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Isn’t that great — when do I get to go? This is what most people think of Space Tourism. One of the most exciting experiences is coming to you in few months. Where would you be?

On September 30th 2009, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté will become the first humanitarian and Canadian space explorer when he launches as a member of the Soyuz TMA-16 to the International Space Station.

To celebrate the rocket launch of Guy Laliberté into the International Space Station, Pure Entertainment Group Inc has partnered with the only company that provides human space mission to the world marketplace: Space Adventures Ltd. You can be there to experience the very unique bespoke experience “VIP rocket launch tour” package with us. Interested? Have a look at what the program entails:

VIP launch tour program details:

September 27th 2009: Arrival in Moscow
All guests stay at the five-star Ararat Park Hyatt located next to the Bolshoi Theatre, and within a moment’s walk to the Kremlin, Red Square and Parliament building.
- VIP custom entry to Russia
- Luxury transfers to/from airport in Moscow
- Four nights Hotel stay

September 28th 2009: Tour of Star City
Your space experience starts with a behind the scenes tour of the Yuri Gagarin
Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City, just outside Moscow - where every cosmonaut has trained since the dawn of the space age.
- Luxury coach transfers
- Security clearances
- 4 hour tour with lunch provided
- Return to Moscow
- Welcome reception

September 29th - October 1st 2009: Experience the Launch
The second half of the tour begins when we leave Moscow and travel by private jet to Baikonur, Kazakhstan, location of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. You will receive a behind the scenes tour of the Cosmodrome and witness first hand the crew preparations for launch. After you have watched the official report of the crew, you will depart for the official viewing site. At this time, you will be invited to enjoy a most memorable experience - the launch of Guy Laliberté into Space on Soyuz TMA-16.
- Private chartered flight to/from Baikonur
- Transfers and guided tours
- Launch security clearance
- Hotel accommodations
- Return to Moscow and departure

A short version of the tour is also available but I extremely recommend the full version. Make your reservations now and book the “VIP rocket launch tour package” of Guy Laliberté until July 24th. Availability is extremely limited of course. Contact your luxury concierge, Pure Conciergerie for detailed pricing and info. concierge@purentonline.com.

Guy Laliberte will be the 7th Space tourists to fly to and from the International Space Station on Soyuz spacecraft. Other names include Dennis Tito, Mark Shuttleworth, Gregory Olsen, Anousheh Ansari, Charles Simonyi and Richard Garriott.