Ukraine · Monuments

1-Day Chernobyl Tour from Kyiv with Pripyat and Duga Radar Station

1 Day Round trip from Chornobyl Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Chernobyl exclusion zone, opened to visitors after years of closure
02 See the famous fourth reactor and the "Shelter" from close range
03 Walk through the ghost town of Pripyat and visit its iconic amusement park and Ferris wheel
04 Visit the secret Chernobyl-2 facility and the Duga radar station

Visit the Chernobyl exclusion zone, known around the world for the tragic events that took place here in 1986. After many years, it has reopened, giving travellers the opportunity to explore this once-forbidden part of Ukraine. The radiation level in the areas open to visitors is within normal limits.

Listen carefully to information from the local guide, who will accompany the group during the 30 km drive.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kiev, Chernobyl, Pripyat

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and Pripyat Discovery

08.00-8.30 am: Gather near Kyiv railway station at S. Petliura Street 28 (Old Comintern), in the parking lot near the service center "Stolichniy", for registration and document checks.
08.30-10.00 am: Depart from Kyiv for the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Receive information from the guide about radiation safety rules and watch specially prepared video materials about the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
10.00-10.20 am: Arrive at the "Dityatki" checkpoint and go through passport control. Listen carefully to information from the local guide, who will accompany the group during the 30 km drive.
10.20-11.00 am: Dive into the world of the Chernobyl tragedy. The guide will provide qualified information about the past, present, and future of the Chernobyl zone.
11.00-12.30 pm: Explore Pripyat's Elias Church, the Park of Glory, the river port, and the memorials "Those Who Saved the World" and "Heroes of Chernobyl." See an abandoned village, a channel station, and giant catfish being fed.
12.30-13.30 pm: Visit the famous fourth reactor of Chernobyl and see the "Shelter" from an incredibly close distance.
14.00-14.30 pm: Stop for lunch.
14.30-15.30 pm: Visit the secret Chernobyl-2 facility and the Duga radar station.
15.30-17.00 pm: Walk through the ghost town of Pripyat and explore its famous amusement park and Ferris wheel.
17.00-19.00 pm: Return to Kyiv.