Overview:
Baikonur is the first and largest cosmodrome on Earth, covering an area three times larger than Moscow. In this journey, tourists will not only explore giant engineering structures and learn about space exploration history but also witness a real scheduled launch.
Depending on the travel date, tourists will see either a cargo spacecraft launch or a manned spacecraft launch with cosmonauts.
Duration:
6 days, 5 nights
Accommodation:
Comfortable Galaxy Hotel located within a 10-minute walk from the center of Baikonur.
Tour Dates:
December 14, 2025 - November 28, 2026 (multiple departure dates available)
What's Included:
- Sightseeing tour of Baikonur - the city built for cosmodrome employees
- Excursion to the "Soyuz" and "Zenit" launch complexes
- Visit to the Museum of Cosmonautics: exhibitions of space technology, rocket engines, and the houses of famous designer Sergei Korolev and first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
- Inspection of the "Saturn" measurement point - the station receiving data from rockets launched from Baikonur
- Excursion to the "Proton" launch complex with explanation of heavy-class rockets
- Tour of a nuclear missile silo and historical overview of the USSR and Russia's nuclear missile shield
- Witnessing a real spacecraft launch (cargo or manned, depending on schedule)
- Accommodation at Galaxy Hotel
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All necessary permits and cosmodrome access
- Transportation within Baikonur complex
Price Includes:
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All tours and excursions mentioned
- Cosmodrome access permits and fees
- Professional guide services
- All transportation within Baikonur
- Launch viewing access
- Museum entry fees
Not Included:
- International flights to Kazakhstan
- Russian/Kazakh visas
- Travel insurance
- Meals and personal expenses
- Optional activities
Important Notes:
Launch schedules are subject to change based on space program requirements and weather conditions. All participants must undergo security clearance for cosmodrome access. Bookings should be made at least 60 days in advance due to permit processing requirements.
