On the night of 26th April 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located 130km north of Kiev, experienced the world's worst nuclear meltdown. More recently, following the runaway success of HBO’s miniseries, the tragic history of Chernobyl's nuclear disaster has been brought back to the spotlight.
Our new comprehensive weekend-tour ventures deep into the heart of the abandoned Exclusion Zone, which seems to have remained frozen in time with eerily empty amusement parks, homes, hospitals and schools dotting the vast wasteland area.
Our expert guide will lead us safely around the nuclear disaster site and the town of Pripyat, telling the story of how the disaster unfolded and the consequences it had on the people, villages and countries around. This is no ordinary tour however as, unlike many of the standard Chernobyl excursions available elsewhere, we include a permit to enter the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and visit some impressive buildings such as the imposing nuclear control room and reactor hall.
We will be also spending the night within the Exclusion Zone – the restricted space, 19 miles in radius, which surrounds the blast area – and conclude this memorable, once-in-a-lifetime travel experience with a visit to Kiev’s city highlights.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Kiev.
Day 2
Travel to Chernobyl; special tour inside Nuclear Power Station; explore the abandoned town of Pripyat and stay overnight within the Exclusion Zone.
Day 3
Visit the Soviet-era military Duga radar system and explore more of Pripyat, including its derelict fire station, cinema and Red Forest; evening transfer to Kiev.
Day 4
Morning Kiev city tour including UNESCO Lavra Monastery; end Kiev.
Price
From £779
What's Included
- All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- All accommodation
- Special entrance permit to Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
- Transfer for group flights
