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Accommodation
Comfortable hotels and the best accommodation options along the entire route.
Author-led tour of Kazakhstan · September 15–19, 2026
Exclusive access to restricted Baikonur facilities
The Cosmic Silk Road
Almaty • Shymkent • Turkistan • Baikonur in 5 days.
An author-led journey to landmarks of world space exploration.
Almaty Shymkent Turkistan Baikonur
Access to where you cannot go on your own
Why thousands dream of visiting Baikonur
Baikonur is a closed city. Getting there without permission is like walking through a wall. We hold the keys to the cosmodrome and open doors for those who choose the real experience.
Restricted launch complexes
Visiting places impossible to access on your own.
Official access to Baikonur
We handle all permit applications and required documentation.
Four cities in one trip
Almaty, Turkestan, Baikonur, Shymkent — all in one route.
Trusted by 200 participants
The tour has already been conducted. There are photos, videos, and traveler reviews.
Travel Route
Five days. Five chapters. A journey from the city of Almaty to the legendary sites of Baikonur.
Get program and terms
We will send a detailed program and tell you about the participation conditions.
Key Route Highlights
Destinations That Will Become Part of Your Story
From the mountains of Almaty to the launch complexes of Baikonur — six chapters of one grand journey.
Almaty — Where the Expedition Begins
A city at the foot of the Zailiysky Alatau welcomes the group and sets the rhythm for the journey ahead.
Turkestan — Heritage of the Great Silk Road
The mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, ancient architecture, and the history of a city connecting epochs.
The Closed City of Baikonur
A city that lives and breathes space: unique architecture, monuments, and the atmosphere of a place inaccessible on your own.
Gagarin's Start — The Dawn of the Space Age
The legendary launch pad from which the first human spaceflight began and the history of humankind changed forever.
Cosmodrome Facilities & Museum of Cosmonautics
Launch complexes, heavy machinery, archival exhibits, and sites tied to the defining chapters of global space exploration.
Shymkent — A Warm Finale to the Journey
The southern city concludes the route with an atmosphere of hospitality, green avenues, and the vibrant flavors of Kazakhstan.
"From ancient cities to legendary launch pads — this route cannot be truly experienced through photographs alone."
What's included in the expedition
All you have to do is
embark on the journey
From official permit processing to the final transfer — we weave your trip into a single, calm, and well-thought-out itinerary.
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Official Permit
We handle Baikonur access processing and all required documents.
03 Included
All Transfers
Comfortable transport between Almaty, Turkestan, Baikonur and Shymkent.
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Guided Tour Program
Key route landmarks, the closed city and legendary Baikonur launch sites.
05 Included
Support
A coordinator stays with you at every stage of the journey.
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Breakfast
Daily breakfasts at the accommodations along the route.
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Admission Tickets
Museums, landmarks, historical sites and locations included in the itinerary.
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While you explore Kazakhstan,
we have already taken care of everything else.
How to get to Baikonur
We handle the permit.
You just wait for the launch.
Baikonur is an area with a special access regime. We collect documents, submit the application, and accompany the approval process until the permit is issued.
01 Your step
Submit your details
Send a color scan of your passport and fill out a short form.
02 We handle it
We check the documents
We verify the details and prepare the package for official submission.
03 We handle it
Submit the application
We transfer documents for approval and monitor the application progress.
04 We handle it
Receive the permit
We confirm access and inform you of the result in advance.
05 Final step
We set off
On the day of the trip, all permits are already ready and the route is fully assembled.
Official permit
What you'll need to provide
One set of documents.
We do the rest.
- 01 Color passport scan
- 02 ID card — when required for submission
- 03 Completed participant form
- 04 Confirmation of data accuracy
We take care of the permit processing.
You just get ready for the journey.
Book your spot
We'll start processing after you confirm participation
The Expedition Team
The People Who
Unlock Baikonur
Specialists accompanying the journey who help with organization, paperwork, and navigating the Baikonur route.
Where you will stay
Comfort after a day,
filled with discoveries
At Baikonur, you will stay at the Central Hotel — right in the city, close to the key route points and the atmosphere of the space capital.
Accommodation included
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After a busy day, it is important to simply open the door, take off the backpack and let the route briefly slow down.
Accommodation, breakfasts and organizational details are already included in the general expedition program.
Previous expedition
This has already happened.
And we can show it.
This is the second time the tour is being held. So this section contains no promises or staged shots — only real moments from the previous trip: the participants, Baikonur, and the sites for which the route was created.
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second expedition the route has already been tested in practice
The next story hasn't been filmed yet.
Perhaps you will be in it.
Participation format
One itinerary.
All essentials included.
Five days along the Almaty — Turkestan — Baikonur — Shymkent route. We arrange logistics, accommodation and access permits in advance, so all you have to do is set off.
Cosmic Silk Road
Expedition to Baikonur
Enrollment open
Included in the program
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Accommodation along the route
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Official Baikonur access permit processing
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All transfers between cities
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Guided excursions and key sites
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Coordinator escort along the route
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Breakfasts at accommodations
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Admission tickets per itinerary
days to process
Citizens of Kazakhstan and Russia must submit documents at least 14 working days before the trip.
days for foreign nationals
Extended clearance takes longer, so it's best to confirm your booking well in advance.
The number of participants is limited by access regulations, accommodation availability and route logistics.
Baikonur cannot be put off.
Sometimes a dream just needs a specific date.
Preparing for the expedition
Everything important —
before the journey begins.
We’ve gathered answers about permits, documents, accommodation, and trip organization. If your question isn’t here, the RG Travel team will handle it personally.
You send us a color scan of your passport or national ID — for citizens of Kazakhstan and Russia. We prepare the application, submit the documents for approval, and after receiving permission, we process the pass for entry into the city of Baikonur and visiting the program sites.
For citizens of Kazakhstan and Russia, documents must be submitted at least 14 working days before the trip, excluding weekends. For foreign nationals, the recommended timeframe is significantly longer — at least 45–50 days before the visit date.
Yes, children can visit Baikonur and participate in the tour. Before booking, please inform us of the child’s age — the team will clarify the document requirements and program specifics for your family.
Accommodation in Baikonur is provided at the Tsentralnaya Hotel. The RG Travel team arranges the booking — you won’t need to search for a hotel on your own.
We organize the intercity itinerary, accommodation, permit processing, escort, and site visits according to the program. The exact list of included services is specified in the program you will receive after applying.
The expedition will take place from September 15 to 19, 2026, along the route: Almaty → Turkestan → Baikonur → Shymkent. Transfers and organizational details are combined into a single program.
Be sure to bring original documents, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. After confirming your participation, we will send a detailed checklist considering the route and Baikonur requirements.
The number of participants depends on the permit regime, accommodation availability, and route logistics. Therefore, it is best to submit your application and documents in advance, without delaying until the final weeks.
Still have questions?
Let’s discuss the details in person.
We’ll tell you about the route, documents, and participation format, and then send you the full expedition program.
RG Travel Expedition 2026
Cosmic Silk Road
The next start
could be yours.
Five days. Four cities. Baikonur — and a journey that will stay with you long after the route itself.
The number of participants is limited by permit requirements, accommodation, and route logistics.
15—19.09.26