Overview
The Chernobyl exclusion zone is a closed object of national importance.
You can get to know this mysterious place as part of a one-day tour.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world come to see with their own eyes the monument to the catastrophe that almost ruined the world
Just imagine that you can go back in time and walk among the ruins of a dead, an abandoned city in which people once lived and worked.
A tour of Chernobyl and Pripyat is the best way to immerse yourself in history.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Organization of permits required to visit the Zone
Professional guide
Permission for photo-video shooting
Insurance
Air-conditioned transport
Lunch (250 UAH per person)
Drinks
Rent of the dosimiter
Hotel pick up
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
At the meeting point, you will see branded vehicles. You will be met by our guide and manager
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Minimum age is 18 years
What to expect
-
30 min
Dytyatky 30-km Zone Checkpoint
- passport control
- safety rules briefing
- entering the Zone, driving to Chernobyl. Along the way we will be driving through the abandoned villages of Cherevach and Zalissy, and passing by the Uzh river -
Chernobyl
2 hours
Your will see that Chernobyl is virtually a usual Ukrainian small town, where the employees of the power plant and other Exclusion Zone state companies are based. Indeed, being here for the first time it’s hard to imagine that this town has something to do with the catastrophe of 1986.
- photo-stop at the Chernobyl sign
- a bus tour
- visiting the exposition of the robots and equipment which were in use to mitigate the catastrophe consequences
- The central square of Chernobyl. The memorial complex "Star Wormwood". -
2 hours
Kopachi village
Visiting the kindergarten which is the only remaining building in the whole village. The rest of the facilities were buried in the ground. Kopachi village is located 4 km from the power plant. (depending on weather conditions, the location may not be included in the program, in wet weather it is better not to stop there, as there is a risk of putting a hot particle on the bus) -
Pripyat
2 hours
The abandoned town of Pripyat
- the Red Forest
- the Pripyat sign on entering the town
- the Death Bridge
- stop on the central square of the town, a walking tour
- Energetic Palace of Culture, Polissya Hotel (observation point)
- department store
- amusement park
- the Ferris Wheel (its inauguration day was planned for May 1st, 1986, but …)
- town hall which became the first headquarters of the governmental commission mitigating the consequences of the accident
- Prometheus Cinema
- river port, sinking pier
- kindergarten and school
- Pripyat swimming pool (officially it is forbidden to enter buildings!)
You will take tons of photos, get absolutely unforgettable impressions and feel really exceptional emotions! -
Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker
1 hour
Chernobyl-2 Secret Object. DUGA-1 over-the-horizon radar station
DUGA-1 object is one of the most well-known objects of the former USSR. Its exact name is in fact «5H32». The radar was supposed to detect air targets, like launched intercontinental ballistic missiles. The signal emitted by the radar reminded of a woodpecker hammering. For this reason, the object has been nicknamed “the Russian Woodpecker”. -
Reactor No 4
1 hour
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant industrial site
- photo-stop at the cooling pond
on the right one can see the unfinished reactors 5 and 6
as well as the huge cooling towers
on the left there are nuclear units 1, 2 and 3
and the New Safe Confinement, the so called “Arch”
- visiting the memorial next to the administrative building of the CHNPP
- feeding fish (depending on weather conditions, relevant from April to September)
- SHELTER-2 “Arch” from the observation point
You will see the New Safe Confinement at the distance of some 300 meters!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Kiev).
Additional Information
- Access to the Zone is prohibited for persons under 18 years of age
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about One- to Chernobyl Zone Tour from Kiev With Air Conditioning
Can I cancel One- to Chernobyl Zone Tour from Kiev With Air Conditioning for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour end?
It finishes back at the starting point.
What are the main stops, in order?
There are 4 main stops: Chernobyl, Pripyat, Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker, and Reactor No 4.
How long is the tour, and how much time is spent at the main stops?
The tour lasts 11 hours. The listed stops include 120 minutes in Chernobyl, 120 minutes in Pripyat, 60 minutes at Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker, and 60 minutes at Reactor No 4.
What should I bring, and are there age or passport requirements?
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, and the minimum age is 18 years. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a professional guide, organization of permits required to visit the Zone, permission for photo-video shooting, and insurance. Lunch, drinks, and dosimeter rental are excluded.
Which languages are available for the guide?
The guide languages are Russian, Ukrainian, and English.
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