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Two-day group Tour to the Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv

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Overview

This excursion is a complete tour of Chernobyl and its environs. There will be enough time to plunge into and feel the atmosphere of the post-apocalyptic world. After three decades of abandonment, the Zone begins to be swallowed up by the surrounding flora and fauna. One day, nature will finally triumph over the ruins of civilization. It is also a unique opportunity to spend the night at a local hotel. Book your trip now and soon you will be able to take part in the most amazing journey that even your grandchildren will want to know about.

What's Included

  • Organization of permits required to visit Zone
  • Permission for the photo and video shooting
  • Accommodation at the Chernobyl hotel for one night
  • Hotel pickup
  • Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Symona Petlyury Street
28, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

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Dityatki

First block station- checkpoint "Dityatki". Passport check by representatives of special services. We get acquainted with the rules of visiting the Chernobyl zone. We are crossing the border with the Chernobyl exclusion zone and the zone of unconditional (compulsory) resettlement.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chernobyl

We are checking in one of the hotels of the town. Yes, there are already 3 hotels in the town. You will see that the brand of the ghost-town on Chernobyl is supplied hurriedly, and this is not entirely true. In Chernobyl, several thousand people work on the shifts, there is an administration, the prosecutor's office, the police, the post office, shops, a cafeteria....... Walking around the city: -we will visits to the museum of robots and equipment, which took part in the elimination of the consequences of the accident. - the central square of Chernobyl. The memorial complex "Star Wormwood". - We will visit the alley of memory of villages abandoned after the Chernobyl accident.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Kopachi

Checkpoint "Leviev" + the village of Kopachy: (depending on weather conditions, the location may not be included in the program, in wet weather it is better not to stop there, since there is a risk of bringing a hot particle into the bus): We are visiting to the kindergarten, one of the surviving buildings in the village. The village of Kopachy is 4 km away from the Chernobyl NPP, after the accident it was "strewn" with radiation. It was decided to liquidate Kopachy and buried it in underground. Now in the village you can see only small hillocks - these are the graves of houses....
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pripyat

Main objects: -We will visit the central square of the city. - We will see the building of the City executive committee. - We will see the hotel of Polissya. - We will see the amusement park with the Devil's wheel and other carousels, and which will never be seen by kids. - MSC-126 (medical-sanitary unit) located at 2, Ogneva Street, where the first victims of the explosion were taken on 26 April 1986. -We will see the pool of Azure. (officially it is forbidden to enter buildings!) - We will see the high school. - And we will visit other objects.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Pripyat

The third phase of the Chernobyl NPP, 5 and 6 unfinished units:The construction of the third phase of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was prevented by the explosion of the fourth power unit. At the same time, Unit 5 had 80% readiness; only a foundation pit was dug for Unit 6.Unfinished Cooling Towers (inside and outside): The huge radiators, which had to be cool the reactors 5th and 6th of the power unit. We will go inside the cooling towers, the volume of this building is incredibly huge, it is impossible to believe that it was built by human hands. You will see the famous graffiti of the famous Italian artist Guido van Helten ...
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Pripyat

The abandoned experimental base of radiobiology: The base is located on the bank of the cooler pond, not far from the cooling towers. Previously in the laboratories conducted research on the effects of ionizing radiation on biological objects. After the accident, all reaserch stopped, all equipment and drugs remained in the laboratory. The base is ready to share with you its conclusions...
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pripyat

Artificial Pond NPP Cooler: A unique, artificially functioning hydraulic engineering structure. The size of the reservoir in some places depth of more than 10 meters can "wake up" the Chernobyl tragedy. You will find out what danger the Pond Cooler carries in its depths.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chernobyl

The villages of Kupovatoe, Red, Opachichi (communication with self-travelers) (optional):Imagine how difficult it is to leave your home, the place where you were born, grew up, where your whole life went. Some people could not do it. Despite to the decree of the government of the USSR about compulsory and unconditional resettlement, despite the large contamination of the territory with radiation, people did not leave their homes, or returned to their homeland after a while. These people are self-travelers. They are always ready to share their destiny, their suffering and grief.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Chernobyl

Interview with the staff of the Institute of Nuclear Safety of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the city of Chernobyl: You will hear the freshest and the most accurate facts of the disaster. You will know what the Zone really breathes today.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Chernobyl

Chernobyl-2 - military town administrative building:As you already know, the population of Chernobyl-2 was about 1000 people, in the city there was only one street - Kurchatov.We will walk around the city, look into the soldiers' barracks, visit the administrative building, in which the signals of the antenna accumulated, the signals on which the security of a huge state depended ...The program of the excursion can be changed depending on the length of a daytime, weather conditions and directions of Chernobyl administration.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Reactor No 4

Chernobyl nuclear power plant named after Lenin, ChNPP: - We will bypass road along the cooling pond. - We will see observation site of the shelter object "Arch". - We are visiting to the park and memorial at the administrative building of the NPP. - feeding fish (depending on weather conditions, relevant from April to September) - inactivated Red Forest in place of the western radioactive trail.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker

Chernobyl-2: a secret object of the USSR - ZGRLS "Duga". The over-the-horizon radar was designed for early detection of intercontinental ballistic missile launches. Acquaintance with the object.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The program of the excursion can be changed depending on the length of a daytime, weather conditions and directions of Chernobyl administration.
  • There is a certain dress code on the territory of the Exclusion Zone. Clothing and footwear should be comfortable for walking and should cover the arms from shoulder to wrist, and legs should be completely covered. Tourists who are in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication or who have alcoholic drinks with them are not allowed. Also, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Zone. The passport with which you crossed the border of Ukraine and the data of which you submitted when booking the tour, must be with you. Bring drinking water with you and also a great mood.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Two-day group Tour to the Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Two-day group Tour to the Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Organization of permits required to visit Zone.
  • Permission for the photo and video shooting.
  • Accommodation at the Chernobyl hotel for one night.
  • Transport escort.
  • Lunch (twice), dinner, breakfast.
  • Insurance.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup.
  • Drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Two-day group Tour to the Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv is as follows:

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Two-day group Tour to the Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Organization of permits required to visit Zone
  • Permission for the photo and video shooting
  • Accommodation at the Chernobyl hotel for one night
  • Transport escort
  • Lunch (twice), dinner, breakfast
  • Insurance
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The program of the excursion can be changed depending on the length of a daytime, weather conditions and directions of Chernobyl administration.
  • There is a certain dress code on the territory of the Exclusion Zone. Clothing and footwear should be comfortable for walking and should cover the arms from shoulder to wrist, and legs should be completely covered. Tourists who are in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication or who have alcoholic drinks with them are not allowed. Also, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Zone. The passport with which you crossed the border of Ukraine and the data of which you submitted when booking the tour, must be with you. Bring drinking water with you and also a great mood.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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