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Baikonur
Tour for the rocket launch and travel to Baikonur
Join our tour to Baikonur, and you'll witness all the most vibrant and interesting places and events of the legendary cosmodrome with your own eyes!
Uncrewed launch of the Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-29"
Upcoming launch
November 20-22, 2024
Touch the cosmos
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is one of the most significant places in the world of astronautics, where Yuri Gagarin embarked on his flight aboard "Vostok-1" and where the first artificial satellite of Earth was launched.
The tour includes visits to launch complexes, the Space Museum, the flight control center, and other attractions. You will witness the preparation and launch of a rocket
The tour includes visits to launch complexes, the Space Museum, the flight control center, and other attractions. You will witness the preparation and launch of a rocket
The Baikonur spaceport museum will provide the opportunity to delve into rocket engineering, the history of space technologies, and the process of space exploration, as well as see items that have been in space.
The outdoor exhibition will impress you with the size of rocket engines, and by boarding the "Burán" space shuttle, you will even be able to sit in the pilot's seat. Visiting the houses of Korolev and Gagarin will give you an insight into the modest conditions in which the pioneers of the space age lived and worked.
The outdoor exhibition will impress you with the size of rocket engines, and by boarding the "Burán" space shuttle, you will even be able to sit in the pilot's seat. Visiting the houses of Korolev and Gagarin will give you an insight into the modest conditions in which the pioneers of the space age lived and worked.
Excursion to the launch pads
There are over 20 launch pads at the Baikonur spaceport. Some of them have been in operation for more than 50 years and have served as the launch point for hundreds of rockets. Other launch pads were designed for special projects, which were not always successful. During the excursion, we will explore several of these launch pads, both from the outside and the inside.
Underground Control Center
By visiting one of the command posts, you will be able to feel like a rocket engineer pushing the "Start" button to launch a super-heavy rocket into space
The command post is a massive fortified bunker, the size of a football field, which looks like a large mound from the outside. Inside, it consists of several floors with thick walls, heavy doors, corridors, and halls. Such robust protection is provided in case of an explosion or rocket failure, even though the launch pad is more than 3 kilometers away
We will visit the assembly complex and watch a film about the disaster. JSC "Baitek" assists in building and launching the Baitek rockets. This is important for Kazakhstan to be able to launch its satellites into space independently. Additionally, it will help in the development of space science and educate people on how to build and operate spacecraft.
Excursion to the assembly and testing complex Baitek
Tour program
The "Gagarin Launch" is the central part of the spaceport, Pad No. 1, from which historic rocket launches took place: the launch of the first artificial Earth satellite, the first human flight into space, and the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft, which later docked with the American Apollo. Over the course of 65 years, more than 630 launches have been conducted from this pad, although it was originally intended to test only a few ballistic missiles.
Visit to the museum complex of the spaceport
Tour organization
Tourist comfort
satellite internet Starlink
shower or bath in the room
meals by a chef
unlimited drinking water
comfortable hotel room
by car around Baikonur
easy tour difficulty level
transfer from the city of Kyzylorda
official tour operator
group of up to 30 people
no age restrictions
3 day
2 night
We will meet the sunrise at the abandoned lift tower!
The tower is a special structure that astronauts use to ascend by elevator, as they say, "to the 9th floor," from where they transfer to the rocket. For those who want to challenge themselves with roof-spotting, we will climb the tower at dawn. You will get to feel the unique atmosphere and enjoy the breathtaking view of Baikonur. It promises to be an unforgettable experience, combining adventure with the beauty of the early morning sky.
Watching a rocket launch at the spaceport!
The highlight of the tour will be watching the rocket launch in the steppe as a group, from a distance of 2.8 kilometers from the launch pad. You will feel the true roar of the spaceport and see the powerful rocket slowly ascend into the sky.
Program by days
For all three days, we will be on the territory of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, staying and dining at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel, where the scientist and space engineering designer M.K. Yangel lived and worked
Baikonur with photosafari-travel
Day One
- Meeting at the airport of Kyzylorda or the Toretam railway station
- Transfer to Baikonur Cosmodrome
- Accommodation at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel
- Visit to the cosmodrome museum, the orbital spacecraft "Burán," and the houses of S.P. Korolev and Yu.A. Gagarin
- Dinner
- Free time
Day Two
- Early rise and watching the sunrise from an abandoned tower, roof walking (first group)
- Breakfast
- Excursion to the launch pads
- Visit to the underground control center, we will walk the "Road of Life"
- Lunch
- Watch the rocket launch in the steppe as a group, at a distance of 2.8 kilometers from the launch pad
- Unique excursion to the assembly and testing complex "Bayterek"
- Dinner
- Stargazing in the endless steppes
Day Three
- Early rise and watching the sunrise from an abandoned tower, roof walking (second group)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Packing and departure back
We will see with our own eyes the launch of a gigantic rocket into space, feel like pilots of space vessels, immerse ourselves in the history of cosmonautics, and explore the fantastic launch facilities.
Duration of the tour
Meals and accommodation
Tour difficulty
Easy level. No special training is required
Meals are included
Accommodation is provided
3 days
Group of participants
2 nights
8 to 30 participants
No age restrictions
Uncrewed launch
Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-33"
19-21 november 2025
Applications are open until Oktober 20, 2025
Crewed launch
Launch vehicle "Soyuz MS-28"
24-26 October 2025
Applications are open until September 20, 2025
Upcoming Tours
Choose a suitable launch and submit an application to reserve a spot in the group
Uncrewed launch
Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-29"
20-22 November 2024
Uncrewed launch
Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-32"
12-14 August 2025
Applications are open until July 10, 2025
Applications are open until Oktober 20, 2024
Crewed launch
Launch vehicle "Soyuz MS-27"
19-21 March 2025
Applications are open until February 20, 2025
Uncrewed launch
Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-30"
10-13 February 2025
Applications are open until January 15, 2025
Accommodation and Tour Price
Tour Conditions
Uncrewed launch
Transport spacecraft "Progress MS-31"
27-29 May 2025
Applications are open until April 20, 2025
Accommodation is at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel
For three days, we will be located on the territory of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, staying and dining at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel, where the outstanding scientist and aerospace engineer M.K. Yangel once lived and worked.
Single and double rooms are available, as well as rooms for three or four people. There is also a budget accommodation option with a toilet in the room, but without a shower (shower facilities are available on the floor).
What’s Included in the Tour Price
What’s Not Included in the Tour Price
- Transfer to Baikonur Cosmodrome and back to the airport in Kyzylorda or the Toretam train station.
- Accommodation at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel with the chosen type of lodging.
- Three meals a day at the hotel, clean drinking water.
- Obtaining passes for the cosmodrome.
- Excursion to the museum complex.
- Tours of the Baikonur facilities.
- Flight to Kyzylorda or train to Toretam station
- Optional lunch on the third day at a roadside café (if time allows)
- Insurance (at your discretion, to be arranged independently)
- Personal expenses during the trip or at the sites
Important Information
On the territory of the cosmodrome:
- There are no shops, pharmacies, or supermarkets
- There is no internet signal, only cellular service from the Beeline operator
- The water in the rooms is purified and not for drinking. We provide drinking water without restrictions
- During the summer tour period, it is necessary to bring protective clothing
List of Items for Visiting Baikonur Cosmodrome in Hot Season (May-September):
- Comfortable sneakers and lightweight sandals;
- Long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt;
- Windbreaker jacket, fleece;
- Sun hat;
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Insect repellent;
- First aid kit with necessary medications;
- Personal hygiene products;
- Special equipment – cameras, binoculars, charging station;
- Water bottle or mini thermos;
- Other personal items that may be needed during the trip.
Price per person
Single room
Children under 16
30% discount
Children under 4
Free of charge, no meals & accommodation
Double room without a shower
Triple room
Quadruple room
Ages 16 and older
355 000 ₸
248 500 ₸
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225 000 ₸
178 500 ₸
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280 000 ₸
196 000 ₸
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265 000 ₸
185 500 ₸
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Double room
305 000 ₸
213 500 ₸
0 ₸
Shared shower and toilet on the floor
Team
Photosafari-travel
We, the Photosafari team, are a family of road lovers and true adventurers, exploring unexplored paths and new discoveries. Every journey we undertake is infused with a spirit of adventure and an atmosphere of expeditions.
Over 10 years of traveling through the Untamed Kazakhstan and dusty corners of the planet, we have captured tons of unique material, including videos that have glorified Kazakhstan worldwide.
Over 10 years of traveling through the Untamed Kazakhstan and dusty corners of the planet, we have captured tons of unique material, including videos that have glorified Kazakhstan worldwide.
Konstantin Kikvidze
Co-founder of Photosafari.kz
Ekaterina Koshko
Co-founder of Photosafari.kz
Konstantin Ludanov
Guide, Administrator, Driver
Booking and payment procedure
To reserve a spot in the group, choose a suitable accommodation option, submit an application, and make a 50% deposit.
Once you confirm your participation, we will issue an invoice for the deposit and sign a contract. We value our reputation and always fulfill our commitments.
In the event of the official closure of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, cancellation of the launch, or cancellation of flights — we guarantee the transfer of your deposit to any other trip or a refund.
Booking
Contract
Guarantees
Cost of the tour to the Baikonur Cosmodrome
Why choose us
With us, it's half the price
We take care of everything
Safety and health of tourists
We care about the safety and health of our guests at all stages of the journey, including excursions and accommodations.
We work without intermediaries and are exclusive tourism partners of JSC Baiterek for the program described above.
We organize transfers, meals, accommodation, permits, drinking water, and much more to ensure that each participant is comfortable.
Customized tour programs
Convenient payment and money-back guarantees
Full immersion
We will immerse you in an exciting journey from the origins of the space age to the innovative technologies of the future, connecting the great history of space exploration into a single narrative.
Unique programs that other companies do not offer. As true adventure enthusiasts, we are happy to share experiences and emotions with our guests.
Several convenient payment options are available for the tour to the Baikonur Cosmodrome. In case of cancellation or postponement of the launch before the start of the tour, we guarantee a full refund.
Customer reviews
Cost of the tour
Thank you very much for the tour. I am completely thrilled, especially by the museum and the launch pad. The rocket didn't turn out well in the photo; I think I need to go to another launch 😁 Send me the videos if anyone got good shots. The museum is a must-visit. Everything was organized super well, the food and hotel were 🔥; I was expecting worse! ))
~Viktoriya
Guys, thank you once again for such a unique trip! 🚀 I remember it and tell all my relatives and friends with such emotions, and I realize that all of this is thanks to your thoughtful organization and involvement in what you do ❤️ This is something that will be remembered for a lifetime; Thailand and the Maldives just don’t compare—it’s only about space now! 🪐😁
~Vika
It was incredible!
My childhood dream came true - I visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome and felt its atmosphere. 🪐😁☄️
I promise to return for a crewed rocket launch! Wait for me, Baikonur!
Without the team @photosafari.kz, this would have been impossible. Thank you, you are the best! This trip also brought new acquaintances and friends who share my passion for space.
P.S. Why do all the cool moments go by so quickly? I'm stamping my feet in frustration! Also, I heard the news that "Progress MS-27" has arrived at the ISS!
My childhood dream came true - I visited the Baikonur Cosmodrome and felt its atmosphere. 🪐😁☄️
I promise to return for a crewed rocket launch! Wait for me, Baikonur!
Without the team @photosafari.kz, this would have been impossible. Thank you, you are the best! This trip also brought new acquaintances and friends who share my passion for space.
P.S. Why do all the cool moments go by so quickly? I'm stamping my feet in frustration! Also, I heard the news that "Progress MS-27" has arrived at the ISS!
tasha.antoni
My trip to Baikonur was a truly remarkable event for me. I have always been fascinated by space and dreamed of witnessing a rocket launch. I joined the tour with @photosafari.kz and have no regrets whatsoever.
I didn't expect such an immersion into the world of cosmonautics. I learned a lot of interesting things about the preparation and history of the launch, and even had a chance to talk to several specialists.
The highlight of the trip was the powerful rocket launch. 🚀 I can still remember the sounds and vibrations that pierced me to the depths of my soul. It was something incredible! 🌟
I didn't expect such an immersion into the world of cosmonautics. I learned a lot of interesting things about the preparation and history of the launch, and even had a chance to talk to several specialists.
The highlight of the trip was the powerful rocket launch. 🚀 I can still remember the sounds and vibrations that pierced me to the depths of my soul. It was something incredible! 🌟
~Anna
Visiting Baikonur and witnessing a rocket launch has been my dream for many years. 🌠 I decided to make it happen and signed up for the tour with @photosafari.kz. It was simply wonderful! 🌼 I learned a lot about space, as well as about the work of cosmonauts and engineers.
The moment of the launch was breathtaking! 🎉 I have never experienced anything like it—the sound, the fire, and the energy were so powerful! I felt like a part of something great. ❤️ Huge thanks to @photosafari.kz for such unforgettable experiences! 🌌
The moment of the launch was breathtaking! 🎉 I have never experienced anything like it—the sound, the fire, and the energy were so powerful! I felt like a part of something great. ❤️ Huge thanks to @photosafari.kz for such unforgettable experiences! 🌌
Konstantin
How to get to Baikonur
Our journey starts in the city of Kyzylorda. Please note that tickets for the flight or train to Kyzylorda are not included in the package price and must be purchased separately. Our administrators will provide information on suitable dates and flight times.
Almaty
Astana
Karaganda
Kyzylorda
Baikonur
Moscow
Corporate tours to the Baikonur Cosmodrome
Strengthening team spirit through joint observation of a rocket launch from the cosmodrome is an excellent HR solution for your company.
Photosafari-travel organizes individual tours, taking all your wishes into account.
Photosafari-travel organizes individual tours, taking all your wishes into account.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several ways to get from Almaty to Kyzylorda:
- By Plane: A direct flight takes about 1-1.5 hours. Ticket prices start from 15,000 to 20,000 tenge one way.
- By Train: The travel time is around 18-20 hours. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge depending on the class.
- By Bus: The travel time is approximately 21-23 hours. Ticket prices vary from 5,000 to 7,000 tenge.
- By Car: Traveling by your own car will take about 12-14 hours.
There are several ways to get from Karaganda to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: There are no direct flights; a transfer in Almaty is required. The travel time can be around 5-6 hours including the transfer.
- By train: The travel time is 18-20 hours. Ticket prices vary from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge.
- By bus: The travel time is about 22-24 hours. Tickets cost approximately 6,000 to 8,000 tenge.
- By car: Traveling by car can take about 14-16 hours.
There are several ways to get from Astana to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: A direct flight takes about 1-1.5 hours. Ticket prices start from 25,000 to 30,000 tenge.
- By train: The travel time is 20-22 hours. Tickets cost from 5,000 to 10,000 tenge.
- By bus: The travel time is approximately 24-26 hours. Ticket prices range from 7,000 to 9,000 tenge.
- By car: Traveling by car will take about 16-18 hours.
We will meet you at the airport in Kyzylorda or at the Toretam train station. Then we will transfer to the Baikonur Cosmodrome.
We go through the checkpoint and enter the territory of the cosmodrome.
There are several ways to get from Moscow to Kyzylorda:
- By plane: A direct flight takes about 4-5 hours. Ticket prices start from 25,000 to 40,000 rubles.
- By train: There are no direct trains, but with transfers, the travel time can take 2-3 days.
- By bus: It is possible to travel with transfers, and the travel time will take 3-4 days.
- By car: Traveling by your own car will take 30-40 hours, depending on the route and conditions.
For citizens of Kazakhstan and Russia, applications must be submitted at least 20 days before visiting the cosmodrome. For foreign nationals, it must be submitted 35 days in advance.
When planning your trip, please consider that on the territory of the cosmodrome:
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the hot period (May-September):
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the cold period (November-April):
- There are no shops, pharmacies, or supermarkets.
- There is no internet or mobile phone signal.
- The water in the rooms is purified and not potable. We provide drinking water without restrictions.
- During the summer tour period, it’s necessary to bring protective gear.
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the hot period (May-September):
- Trekking shoes and lightweight sandals;
- Long-sleeve shirt or T-shirt;
- Windproof jacket, fleece;
- Sun hat;
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen, lip balm;
- Insect repellent spray;
- First aid kit with necessary medications;
- Personal hygiene items;
- Special equipment – cameras, binoculars, charging station;
- Water bottle or mini-thermos;
- Other personal items that may be needed during the trip.
We recommend the following items for visiting the Baikonur Cosmodrome during the cold period (November-April):
- Trekking shoes and warm footwear;
- Thermal underwear;
- Windproof jacket, fleece, down jacket;
- Warm hat or buff;
- Windproof pants;
- Gloves, scarf;
- Sunglasses;
- Sunscreen, lip balm;
- First aid kit with necessary medications;
- Personal hygiene items;
- Special equipment – cameras, binoculars, charging station;
- Water bottle or mini-thermos;
- Other personal items that may be needed during the trip.
Since we organize unique tours, you can expect several surprises here at Baikonur as well. In particular, we will observe the rocket launch directly from the steppe, at a distance of 2.8 kilometers from the launch pad. For comparison, the observation platform used by Russian tour operators, from which several hundred people watch the launch, is located 2.5 kilometers from the launch site.
If this happens before the tour begins, we will refund your money (minus an administrative fee if the documents have already been submitted) or postpone your participation to another date. If the postponement occurs while we are already at the cosmodrome, we will extend the pass, organize additional accommodation and meals, and do everything possible for you to see the launch.
The organization of the launch is the responsibility of Roscosmos, and we cannot be held accountable for it. In the event of a canceled launch, our work is considered complete, as we have fulfilled all our obligations. This is stated in our contract with each tourist.
The organization of the launch is the responsibility of Roscosmos, and we cannot be held accountable for it. In the event of a canceled launch, our work is considered complete, as we have fulfilled all our obligations. This is stated in our contract with each tourist.
As tourism on the territory of the cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is just beginning to develop, we will be staying at the only hotel located near the launch pads. This is the Soviet-era "South" hotel, where the scientist and designer of space technology M.K. Yangel once lived and worked. The hotel has been renovated, and most rooms are equipped with a shower or bathtub, toilet, and air conditioning. It's really great not to leave the cosmodrome at night and to constantly be in this atmosphere.
We will organize meals on-site ourselves, and we will have a cook with us. The hotel has a dining room. If you do not eat meat or have an intolerance to certain foods, please let us know in advance.
We will organize meals on-site ourselves, and we will have a cook with us. The hotel has a dining room. If you do not eat meat or have an intolerance to certain foods, please let us know in advance.
Mobile service is available only with the Beeline operator. The internet sometimes works, but it's only enough for text messages on WhatsApp. There are no stores on the territory, so all necessary items must be purchased in advance.
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