Baikonur: 3-Day Cosmodrome Tour with Hotel and Breakfast
Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan
Activity
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Explore the Baikonur Cosmodrome on a 3-day tour with a hotel stay. Visit Gagarin's Start launchpad, see the space shuttles "Buran" and "Buriya," and view the "Energia" rocket.
Highlights
- Visit Gagarin's Start launchpad and the historic control bunker
- See the space shuttles 'Buran' and 'Buriya' up close
- View the 'Energia' rocket in the SDI hangar
- Enjoy free time to explore Baikonur city
Description
Day 1: Arrival and Check-in Arrive in Baikonur and meet your tour operator representative at Checkpoint 1 for document verification. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some leisure time. Day 2: Baikonur Cosmodrome Exploration Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Then, transfer to Checkpoint 7 for a security check before heading to Site 2. Continue to Site 1, known as 'Gagarin's Start,' for a guided visit to the launchpad and the historic control bunker. Afterward, transfer back to Site 2 for lunch at the cafeteria (at your own expense, subject to approval by RSC Energia). Next, transfer to the Assembly and Test Building (MZK hangar) for a guided tour of the space shuttles 'Buran' and 'Buriya.' Then, transfer to the SDI hangar to view the 'Energia' rocket. Finally, transfer back to Baikonur city for dinner (at your own expense) and enjoy free time for a city walk and rest. Day 3: Departure Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and departing from Baikonur city.Includes
Hotel check-in Breakfast at the hotel Guided visit to Gagarin's Start launchpad Guided tour of the space shuttles 'Buran' and 'Buriya' Viewing of the 'Energia' rocket Visiting Gagarin`s StartExcludes
Lunch at the Site 2 cafeteria DinnerImportant Information
- Important information to know before you go:
- Pass Processing: A minimum of 14 working days is required in advance to process official permits and passes for entering Baikonur and the Cosmodrome.
- Document Check: Passport and identity document verification will take place at Checkpoint 1 (КПП 1).
- Security Check: Security screening and inspection procedures will be conducted at Checkpoint 7 (КПП 7).
- Meals: Lunch is at your own expense and is subject to prior approval/coordination with RSC Energia.
