Group size: 1-16 persons
A 3-day tour to a rocket launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome is an unforgettable journey, allowing you to be part of a truly thrilling event. Experience the awe of seeing a multi-ton rocket ignite massive jets of flame as it soars into the sky, and feel the raw power of its engines—even from kilometers away.
The tour begins with an introduction to Baikonur city, home to the cosmodrome’s workers, where you’ll get a glimpse of local life and key landmarks. The following day is packed with excursions around the cosmodrome, located 40 kilometers from the city. Along the way, you’ll also witness the unique traditions and superstitions of rocket builders as they prepare for the flight. The highlight of the tour is the breathtaking moment of the rocket launch itself.
This Baikonur tour will be one of the most thrilling adventures of your life, and you’ll cherish the memory of those seconds when the spacecraft roared off the ground for years to come.
This tour is currently available only for citizens of the CIS countries.
Tour itinerary:
Meeting at Kyzylorda Airport. Transfer to Baikonur city (3-hour drive). Arrival at Checkpoint No. 1 (border control), document check, and entry into the city. Hotel check-in. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to the Hotel "Cosmonaut" to watch the ceremonial exit of the cosmonauts (only for crewed launches). Behind the hotel, you can walk along Cosmonauts' Alley, where trees planted by cosmonauts stand as a tribute to space exploration. Transfer from the city to Baikonur Cosmodrome. Visit the memorial houses of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, and Sergei Korolev, the founder of practical cosmonautics and the leading Soviet design engineer from 1950 to 1966. Explore the Baikonur Cosmodrome Museum and board the Buran spacecraft, where you can sit in a cosmonaut's chair. Observe the cosmonauts' report to the State Commission (only for crewed launches). Waiting for the launch to begin at the museum grounds. Transfer to the Observation Point (NP) to witness the rocket launch. Transfer back to the city. Dinner (not included in the price). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Meals: breakfast, lunch
ATTENTION: THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE PERMISSION OF THE STATE CORPORATION "ROSCOSMOS".
The tour operator reserves the right to modify the order of excursions.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a restricted area, and special permits are required for entry and stay in both the city and the cosmodrome.
Documents must be submitted at least 40 days before the planned trip.
List of required documents:
- A scanned copy of the passport;
- Country of residence;
- Job title and place of work;
- Contact details (phone and email).
Price includes:
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation on BB basis (bed and breakfast) in Baikonur, in a DBL (double) or SGL (single) room as per the chosen category.
- Transfers: Kyzylorda Airport – Baikonur – Kyzylorda Airport.
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch.
- Transport with a driver as per the program.
- English-speaking translator.
- Entrance fees to the listed sites.
- 0.5L of mineral water per person daily.
- Processing of all necessary permits.
- Authorization for amateur photo and video recording.
- Observation of the rocket launch.
Price doesn't include:
- International airfare.
- Domestic flights.
- Meal: 1 dinner – $50 per person.
- Personal expenses.
- Any services not specified in the program.
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Prices are for 2025 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
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