Discover Chernobyl

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Small Group Tour
Spend an exciting long weekend like no other - exploring the incredible abandoned sites reclaimed by nature on a Chernobyl tour in the Exclusion Zone, which was created when the Number 4 reactor exploded back in 1986. Chernobyl tour - Discover the ghost town of Pripyat, the Red Forest, and the 'New Safe Confinement' structure around Reactor 4 Kyiv - Walki...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Spend two days discovering the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
    • Explore Kiev including the Chernobyl Museum
    • Travel by metro to the huge Lavra Monasteries Complex

What's this trip about?

    Spend an exciting long weekend like no other - exploring the incredible abandoned sites reclaimed by nature on a Chernobyl tour in the Exclusion Zone, which was created when the Number 4 reactor exploded back in 1986. Chernobyl tour - Discover the ghost town of Pripyat, the Red Forest, and the 'New Safe Confinement' structure around Reactor 4 Kyiv - Walking tour of the city's highlights including Mother Motherland and the Chernobyl Museum Lavra Reserve - Explore this ornately decorated monastic complex best known for its expansive catacombs Reactor visit departure dates - On a select number of departure dates we have the remarkable experience of taking a special tour inside the nuclear power station at Chernobyl

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range30 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityKyiv
End CityKyiv

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Trekking

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Kyiv

Our exciting and unique long weekend begins in Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 8pm for the welcome meeting. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Ky...

Meals Provided :
None

Day 2 Kyiv walking tour, Chernobyl Museum and the Lavra Reserve

We have a busy day today, as we aim to explore a selection of Kyivs many historic sights and to get a feel for this great city. We'll start with a guided walking tour of Kyiv, which is situated on the banks of the River Dnipro. This ancient city has been inhabited for...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 3 Guided tour in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

This morning we set off on our exciting explorations to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, which is about two hours' drive from the city and close to the Belarusian border. Back on the 26th April 1986 the Number 4 nuclear reactor at Chernobyl exploded with catastrophic con...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Exploring the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone; special tour inside the power station

Today we will most likely see Pripyat's swimming pool, grammar school and music school and visit the secret Soviet Duga Radar Facility. The radar military base was named Chernobyl 2 and didn't appear on any civilian maps and the trees were strategically planted to blo...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 Trip ends in Kyiv

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kyiv. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Kyiv at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP).

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 1 Join trip in Kyiv

Our exciting and unique long weekend begins in Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 8pm for the welcome meeting. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Ky...

Meals Provided :
None

Day 2 Kyiv walking tour, Chernobyl Museum and the Lavra Reserve

We have a busy day today, as we aim to explore a selection of Kyivs many historic sights and to get a feel for this great city. We'll start with a guided walking tour of Kyiv, which is situated on the banks of the River Dnipro. This ancient city has been inhabited for...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

Day 3 Guided tour in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

This morning we set off on our exciting explorations to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, which is about two hours' drive from the city and close to the Belarusian border. Back on the 26th April 1986 the Number 4 nuclear reactor at Chernobyl exploded with catastrophic con...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Further explorations of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Today we will most likely see Pripyat's swimming pool, grammar school and music school and visit the secret Soviet Duga Radar Facility. The radar military base was named Chernobyl 2 and didn't appear on any civilian maps and the trees were strategically planted to blo...

Meals Provided :
Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5 Trip ends in Kyiv

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kyiv. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Kyiv at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP).

Meals Provided :
Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,090
Price per day$218
Last Updated: 4/10/2024

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This was a full on trip but I enjoyed

This was a full-on trip but I enjoyed everything and Mariana is a brilliant tour leader.

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This was a full-on trip but I

This was a full-on trip but I enjoyed everything and Mariana is a brilliant tour leader.

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The trip was awesome - would highly recommend

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Logistics

Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, Train,

Transportation & flights

Bus, Train
Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Driver(s), Local Guide(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Ukraine: UK, Canadian and US citizens do not require a visa. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office. In addition you will be required to carry a photocopy of your passport with you at all times in Ukraine for ID purposes. You should confirm all visa related questions with the relevant embassy prior to departure. It is also essential that you provide Explore with the correct passport information at the time of booking, as this will be required in order to request the permissions needed to enter the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Corrections and amendments may incur additional charges or result in your permissions not being granted, so please double check that the information we have for you is up-to-date and correct. This includes your passport number, full name as per passport (including middle names) and date of birth. If you intend to renew your passport please let Explore know at the point of booking and ensure that you have your new passport no later than 10 weeks prior to travel.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against hepatitis A and diphtheria. Check that your polio and tetanus vaccinations are up-to-date before travel. The UK Foreign Office currently recommends that you should consider whether to immunise against tickborne encephalitis and rabies. Consult your travel clinic for further advice. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at http://www.explore.co.uk/Travelhealth/ and from your local healthcare provider.
Meals Included
    • Breakfast : 4
    • Dinner : 1
    • Lunch : 2
  • Breakfast : 4
  • Dinner : 1
  • Lunch : 2
Age Requirements
30 years and up
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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