Tour for the rocket launch and travel to Baikonur

A tour to Baikonur is a chance to make your dream come true and witness a rocket launch into space. You’ll spend three unforgettable days at the legendary cosmodrome, staying at the "Yuzhnaya" hotel, where the renowned scientist and designer M.K. Yangel once worked.
Here’s what awaits you:

• A visit to the cosmodrome museum, an introduction to the "Buran" spacecraft, and tours of the historic homes of Korolev and Gagarin.
• Exploration of launch pads, including the legendary "Gagarin's Start."
• Walking the "Path of Life" and descending into the underground control center.
• Witnessing a rocket launch from the closest possible distance.
• A unique guided tour of the "Baiterek" assembly and testing complex.
• Stargazing through a powerful telescope under Baikonur’s skies, climbing a tower, visiting the ruins of a destroyed launch site, and much more.

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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:

• 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.

We will watch the rocket launch from the Kazakh launch site, inside a specially equipped giant yurt that can accommodate up to 400 people. The observation point is located 2.5 km from the launch pad.

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.

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.

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.