★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Tour from Almaty
Excursion to the Baikonur Cosmodrome with a visit to the museum, Gagarin's house and observation of a rocket launch according to schedule.
Program
Arrival in the city of Baikonur and check-in at the hotel. In the evening — dinner and a brief briefing about the program.
In the morning, we head to the Baikonur cosmodrome. We visit the cosmodrome museum, see Gagarin's house and launch complexes. In the afternoon — continued tour of historical sites. In the evening, we return to the hotel and rest.
Depending on the launch schedule, in the morning or afternoon we watch a rocket launch from a safe viewing area. After the launch — lunch and packing up. In the evening — departure from Baikonur.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
In September we went with my brother to Baikonur, we had long wanted to see a real cosmodrome. The journey is long, but tolerable, we stopped to rest. At the cosmodrome, what impressed me most was the museum and launch complexes, Gagarin's house is also interesting. The weather was warm, during the day even hot in a jacket. Then we watched the rocket launch from a safe platform, it's something unreal. The hotel is simple but clean, the food was normal. On the way back we were tired but satisfied, I recommend it to those who love space.
In August we went to Baikonur, really liked the tour of the cosmodrome and watching the rocket launch.
In June it was hot, but the tour of the cosmodrome and Gagarin's house is worth it. Liked everything.
In April my sister and I decided to go to Baikonur because she had long dreamed of seeing a rocket launch. The journey was long, but with stops it was fine. We checked into the hotel, in the evening there was dinner and a briefing. The next day we visited the cosmodrome museum and Gagarin's house, the launch complexes impressed us. The weather was cool but sunny, we took jackets. Watching the rocket launch from a safe area was exciting. On the way back we were tired but satisfied, the program fully matches the description.
Went with my brother in January to see the rocket launch. The program is packed, especially memorable was the cosmodrome museum.
Went in December, guide Aleksandr explained everything, we saw the rocket launch at the cosmodrome, liked it.
long wanted to see a rocket launch took with my husband spontaneously for the weekend it was cold but unforgettable
We wanted to see the rocket launch with our own eyes, so my husband and I ended up in Baikonur in October. The weather was cool but clear. The guide organized the group gathering excellently, everything went without delays. I especially remember Gagarin's house and the cosmodrome museum.
In March we went to Baikonur, the weather was windy. Liked the museum and launch complexes, but the journey is long.
Gave my parents a trip to Baikonur in February, guide Ilyas told it very interestingly, we saw the rocket launch, everyone is happy.
My husband and I went for our anniversary, wanted something unusual. Anzhelika met us at the meeting point, explained everything. In December it was cold, but the rocket launch was worth it.
Went in December, it was cold, but seeing the rocket launch was amazing. Also liked the museum and Gagarin's house.
My husband and I decided to go in November to celebrate our wedding anniversary in an unusual way. The weather was cool but tolerable, we took warm jackets. The tour of the cosmodrome impressed us, especially the launch complexes and the museum. We saw the rocket launch from the pad, it was breathtaking.
In August we went to Baikonur with our family, wanted to show the children space. The museum and Gagarin's house impressed us, and we watched the rocket launch from a safe area.
We went with friends spontaneously, wanted to see the rocket launch. The guide told us everything along the way, it was interesting with him.
My friend and I went to the launch for her birthday. Madina organized everything, met us on time, but the departure was a bit delayed.
In April the weather was cool, but the tour of the cosmodrome and Gagarin's house were impressive. Everything is conveniently organised.
Went in February, guide Andrey told everything about the cosmodrome, we saw the rocket launch, really liked it.
With colleagues, we decided to go to Baikonur instead of a usual corporate party; we had long joked about space, and here was an occasion. In December, we went as a big group, the journey was very long, by evening everyone was quite tired, but we checked in fine. On the tour, the museum and Gagarin's house impressed me the most, you can really feel the atmosphere there, and the launch complexes are impressive too. We watched the rocket launch from the pad, it took our breath away, it was worth enduring the road for that. The hotel is simple, the food was decent. On the way back we rode in silence and exhausted, so I give it a four, not a five.
We had long wanted to see the cosmodrome, went with my husband in April. The road is long but interesting, especially the rocket launch.
In February I went to Baikonur with my husband, he has loved space since childhood. The journey was long. We checked into the hotel and had dinner. The next day we visited the museum, Gagarin's house and the launch pads. We watched the rocket launch from a safe area, it was very impressive. On the way back we were tired but liked it. Only some organizational moments were a bit delayed, so I gave it a 4.
My husband and I chose this trip because he has been interested in space since childhood, and I wanted to surprise him. It was January, the journey was long, we took warm clothes. A coordinator named Madina gathered us with the group, clearly stated the meeting point, and kept in touch along the way. The museum and Gagarin's house in Baikonur taught us a lot, and seeing the rocket launch from the launch pad was an amazing impression. We stayed overnight at a hotel and rested until breakfast. There's nothing to complain about, just be prepared to wait in the winter cold. Overall, it was a special memory.
My friend and I had long wanted to see real space, so we went in January. The guide told us everything about Gagarin and the cosmodrome, and the rocket launch simply delighted us, we stood with our mouths open.
FAQ
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Ask a questionThe main thing is footwear you can comfortably spend a whole day on your feet in, and clothing suited to the weather on your departure date: at the open areas of the cosmodrome the weather feels stronger than in the city. Take water, a light snack for the road, a hat and sun protection, and charge your phone or camera in advance — there will be plenty to shoot. We'll tell you in WhatsApp before departure exactly what to add for your season.
There are no serious treks in the programme — mainly the museum, Gagarin's house and historical sites, all at a relaxed pace. The main strain is not the walking but the packed programme and the early start on launch day, so elderly parents should be ready for a busy schedule. If anyone has health restrictions, write to us on WhatsApp — we'll advise on how to plan their participation.
The programme starts with arrival in Baikonur: on the first day we check into the hotel, and in the evening there is dinner and a briefing. The third day is the launch, lunch and departure from Baikonur in the evening. The exact meeting and departure times depend on the launch schedule — we'll confirm everything on WhatsApp before your date.
The tour is listed as a group tour, but if you want to travel as your own group, write to us on WhatsApp — for your launch date and number of people we'll check what can realistically be arranged. The programme is still three days: arrival and the hotel, the tour of the cosmodrome and watching the launch. The guide and the organisation of the route stay with you.
The price covers the guide and the organisation of the programme in Baikonur. Personal expenses, meals not specified in the programme and entrance tickets to individual sites are extra. We'll confirm the hotel arrangements in Baikonur for your date on WhatsApp in advance, so there are no surprises on site.
Write to us on WhatsApp with your departure date and how many of you there are — that's enough to book places in the group, and no prepayment is needed. Payment is on the day of the trip: Kaspi, card or cash. If your plans change, cancelling the booking is free — just let us know on WhatsApp.
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