Many people who visit Kiev decide to make the day trip to Chernobyl, the site of a disastrous nuclear event in 1986. Simona Petlyury Street, near the Central Train Station. Je recommande! Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. You'll learn about the current state of the reactors, as well as the answers to all the questions you may have surrounding the 1986 disaster and its consequences. During your holiday, we have included a guided tour of Kiev and Full Day Tour to Chernobyl. Transportation and lunch is provided. In late April 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukrainian town of Pripyat had a catastrophic accident that caused one of the reactors to leak radiation at an alarming rate. Today you'll have the opportunity to talk with people who stayed living in the area, as well as with members of the Institute of Nuclear Safety of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Chernobyl. Half of the trip is reached in . Take a full-day tour from Kiev to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and discover the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster. Me and my partner did this trip on 18/12/19, the tour guide was amazing and really informative and the whole experience was incredible. Take a full-day tour from Kiev to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and discover the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster. Q - Is a minimum number of participants required? Although there are reports of people breaking into the perimeter of the CEZ, the only legal and safe way to see what is left of Pripyat and its surroundings is through a licensed tour. The driving time is approx. Show original. Kiev-Borispol Airport (Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine) Right now, 29 airlines operate out of Kiev-Borispol Airport. The guide was passionate about Tchernobyl, able to answer all our questions and taking care about the group. If you have any other questions please contact us. After a brief stop to get your energy back (food not included), you'll discover the Top Secret Military Bases that the USSR had in Chernobyl. This excursion from Kiev will give you the opportunity to experience a ghost town and to see the destruction caused by a simple nuclear mistake. Flight planning. It was a brand new model town and the young men and women who brought their families here were relatively well-paid and very proud of their ranking. Discover the devastating effects of the Chernobyl disaster on the people who lived there on this full-day tour from Kiev. To visit Chernobyl and Pripyat, first, you need to get to Kiev on your own, and then Chernobyl-TOUR provides you … Explore the old power plant, and walk down the empty streets of Prypiat. It’s a slightly morbid tour, with creepy and abandoned buildings making up the exhibits in an uninhabitable museum, but it’s fascinating to many who want to learn more about the history of the event, what went wrong, and how it can be avoided in future. See the main square in the town of Chernobyl and the the Wormwood Star memorial, with one of the few remaining statue of Lenin left in Ukraine. On arrival, you'll stop for a light breakfast to build up energy for the visit. Recommend avoiding weekends if possible as it is very busy. Perfect day! Explore the old power plant, and walk down the empty streets of Prypiat. After crossing the Uzh River and seeing the abandoned towns, you'll arrive in Chernobyl. Discover the Soviet legacy of the Ukranian capital and immerse yourself in recent history on this free walking tour of Kiev ​with an English-speaking guide. Chernobyl and Pripyat are sadly infamous due to the 1986 nuclear disaster. Also bring food with you as limited options once inside the exclusion zone and meals provides are rather small. . No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility). Q - What clothes should I wear on this tour? On the first day, the tour leaves Kiev at 8am and heads to Chernobyl. Do you have a customer account? Midpoint: 50.85787,30.38504 Stroll through the silent streets of abandoned Zalissja to the Red Forest — one of the areas hit hardest by the radiation — with a private guide. Discover the Soviet legacy of the Ukranian capital and immerse yourself in recent history on this free walking tour of Kiev ​with an English-speaking guide. The plant and town were evacuated, and other than a brave group of scientists and construction workers, the area has been abandoned ever since. Explore Chernobyl without the distractions or restrictions of a group tour on this private tour from Kiev. How nature helped Kiev. Translate this opinion into English. Midpoint: 50.85787,30.38504 The driving time is approx. This tour is designed in accordance with the necessary radiation safety regulations, to keep the effects of radiation on the human body to the minimum. Radiation checker rental (200 UAH, $10 approx). US$ 102.90. The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily, excluding and maintaining in quarantine any who display fever or symptoms. All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. The shortest route between Kiev and Chernobyl is according to the route planner. The guide was passionate, attentive to the group and able to answer all of our questions. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability. good and well organized tour. On the first day, the tour leaves Kiev at 8am and heads to Chernobyl. Important information for Chernobyl Full Day Tour: 1) During Chernobyl tour you must have a valid passport with you (perhaps keep in a sealed plastic bag during your visit) and follow your local guide and their instructions at all times. On arrival, you'll stop for a light breakfast to build up energy for the visit. Here you'll have to present your passport to access the 30km Exclusion Zone. All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. The tour will take you past an abandoned hotel, the central square, a primary school and the city's theme park, one of the most iconic sites of the tour and one which will quite literally make your hairs stand on end. No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility). These are genuine reviews written by our customers. Okay, it is an area of 2600 square kilometers (~1000 square miles) surrounding the nuclear plant reactors, deemed quite hazardous. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded. The shortest route between Chernobyl and Kiev is according to the route planner. Head into the infamous Chernobyl exclusion zone with a guide. At this point, you'll see the shelter built to confine reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The temperature of all attendees will be taken, and admission will be denied to those with a temperature of more than 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit), and a full refund applied. Chernobyl and Pripyat are sadly infamous due to the 1986 nuclear disaster. You will receive your confirmation immediately. Don't hesitate to book your tour! The route is designed in accordance with the necessary security standards, reducing to a minimum the effects of radiation on the human body. Wandering through the city streets of Chernobyl, you'll see the museum, Saint Elijah Church, the Monument to the Chernobyl Liquidators and the park dedicated to the settlements that disappeared after the nuclear disaster. To tour Pripyat, Chernobyl, and other surrounding villages, one must first obtain a day pass from the government. Handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided. Houses, hotels, schools and even a theme park - all abandoned. Arrival at and sightseeing of the town of Chernobyl. Every week, at least 6 domestic flights and 22 international flights depart from Kiev-Zhulhany Airport. A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible. Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Book through Klook The sight will chill you to your bones. For the citizens of Kiev lucky enough to have a relevant education, Pripyat was the prize they all wanted. You'll arrive at the first checkpoint, where you'll pass into the 30km Exclusion Zone. Bookings are permitted up until 4 days before the activity as long as there are still places. The client must bring their own mask. Passing back through the radiation checkpoint will finish off the tour, and you'll head back on your way to Kiev. Half of the trip is reached in . Don't hesitate to book your tour! I highly recommend! A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. Le guide était passionné, à l'écoute du groupe et capable de répondre à toutes nos questions. Simona Petlyury Street, near the Central Train Station. You'll pause at the Dytiatky checkpoint, where you'll pass through a nuclear control point specifically for tourists. Before the end of the day, you'll visit Pripyat, a town left completely empty after the accident. Kiev, Ukraine’s magnificent capital city, is a great destination for a short break on the eastern edges of Europe. It’s actually one of the fascinating experiences I usually recommend to my tourists. You'll then arrive at the second checkpoint, at the entrance to the 10km Exclusion Zone. Thank you so much!! Visit Chernobyl and Pripyat where the tragic nuclear incident of 1986 occurred on this private day tour from Kiev. With alternative sites, the situation in the immediate vicinity of Chernobyl looks poor. Me and my partner did this trip on 18/12/19, the tour guide was amazing and really informative and the whole experience was incredible. Going on a Pripyat and Chernobyl tour was the highlight of my trip to Kiev. Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. Travel by private minivan and view the must-sees with the undivided attention of your guide, freeing you to ask what you want about the 1986 nuclear accident. With more time to explore Chernobyl, you’ll go beyond the most famous sites to see crumbling villages, abandoned schools, derelict cooling towers, and other artifacts. All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration. Travel by private minivan and view the must-sees with the undivided attention of your guide, freeing you to ask what you want about the 1986 nuclear accident. The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours. Free! Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures: The activity takes place with a guide that simultaneously speaks in English. After visiting the ghost town, you'll return to Chernobyl where you'll spend the night, gathering energy for a new day of exploring. The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English. Clothes do not pick up radiation, but if you would prefer, you can purchase a jumpsuit at the start of the tour. Everything’s fine but the bus sound and video system can be improved. You see a lot in a short time. While the levels of radioactivity on the prescribed routes are within the limits of safety (at times even lower than in Kiev), hotspots are still present, making a guide who knows the area absolutely essential. No hidden fees or surcharges. We recommend that you wear long trousers, long sleeves, and shoes that cover the ankle. Experience this unique two-day tour of Chernobyl and Pripyat. A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible. Since then, there have been no signs of life... You'll visit the Nuclear Power Plant zone, where you'll see the shelter constructed to confine both the exterior and interior of reactor 4, the reactor which produced the nuclear explosion. Duration of our standard Pripyat-Chernobyl tour: 12 hours; we will leave Kyiv at 7:45 (Kyiv time) in the morning and will return from the trip back to Kyiv at around 7:30 in the evening. Opinion translated. Bearing: 167.63° (SSE) The initial bearing on the course from Chernobyl to Kiev is 167.63° and the compass direction is SSE. Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures: * The price varies based on the chosen date. Smaller groups means you get to explore more insides of buildings. Explore Chernobyl without the distractions or restrictions of a group tour on this private tour from Kiev. These are genuine reviews written by our customers. Here you'll see a different part of the Nuclear Power Plant: reactors 5 and 6. From Kiev: Day Trip to Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and Prypiat. Chernobyl is located about 100 km (62 mi) north of the city of Kiev, Ukraine. You'll arrive in Pripyat, a city that went from having almost 15,000 inhabitants between the Power Plant workers and their families, to being a ghost town. Seeing Chernobyl site of the catastrophic 1986 nuclear accident is only permitted by guided tour. Bookings are permitted up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded. If you have any other questions please contact us. Control zone Kiev-Hostomel; Alternate aerodromes. To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. Radiation checker rental: € 9 (US$ 10.90) per person. After a two-hour bus journey, you'll arrive in the city that has been burnt in everyone's memories since the 1986 nuclear disaster which ruined the lives of so many families. Arriving after a journey of around two hours, the sight of the catastrophe-struck site will cause your heart to sink, giving you a unique insight into the horrors inflicted by the nuclear accident. Pripyat (/ ˈ p r iː p j ə t, ˈ p r ɪ p-/ PREE-pyət, PRIP-yət; Russian: При́пять, romanized: Pripyat') or Prypiat (Ukrainian: При́п’ять, romanized: Prypiat, IPA: [ˈprɪpjɐtʲ]) is a ghost city in northern Ukraine, near the Ukraine–Belarus border. We recommend closed toe shoes, and clothes that provide good coverage (long sleeves, trousers, jumpers, trainers etc). During your tour, take in landmarks and key sites such as the abandoned hospital, river port, and town hall, the defunct nuclear cooling towers and more. The tour then arrives back in Kiev around 8 pm. Do you have a customer account? Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service. You'll get to see Duga, an anti-ballistic missile radar system. The town was completely contaminated and had to be evacuated. The non-functioning park is located in the center of Pripyat, behind the square with the buildings of the department store, the Energetik Palace of Culture and Polissya Hotel. Tours or activities will not consist of more than 19 people per group. You will receive your confirmation immediately. Excellente journée! Access your account, Log in to your booking without registering. I highly recommend! Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. Under 18s are not permitted on this tour. Access your account, Log in to your booking without registering. The client must bring their own mask. Bearing: 347.86° (NNW) The initial bearing on the course from Kiev to Chernobyl is 347.86° and the compass direction is NNW. After a 1,5 hour ride from Kiev to Chernobyl you will have an entire 9-hours guided tour to explore the renowned nuclear power plant, measure the radiation level with a special device and, maybe, feel creeped out seeing what happened to what used to be a peaceful industrial city. Free! Kiev has a developed transport network, bus and railway stations, 2 airports. 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