Chernobyl Zone Tour from Kyiv: An Individual Deep-Dive into History and Radiation

Embark on an individual excursion to the Chernobyl exclusion zone from Kyiv. Explore the history and area, visit top locations, and learn about the events that led to the catastrophic nuclear disaster.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dytyatky - Dytyatky 30-km Zone Checkpoint
  • passport control
  • safety rules briefing
  • entering the Zone, driving to Chernobyl. Along the way we will be driving through the abandoned villages of Cherevach and Zalissy, and passing by the Uzh river
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience
  • Guidance from a knowledgeable local guide
  • Customizable individual tour program
  • Enjoy a delightful lunch included
  • Permission granted for photo and video to capture memories
  • Travel insurance for peace of mind
  • Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
  • Personal pass for exclusive access
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Going on a personal trip is arguably the most effective method to experience the Chernobyl exclusion zone and delve into its past and geography. You’ll have the opportunity to explore all the key sites and be exposed to numerous fascinating details crucial for understanding the chain of events which nearly led to our planet’s destruction. Although a…

Location
Dytyatky
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_r
Nov 11, 2021
Max "the Dentist" is the best guide - This private tour is really amazing, make sure you get Max "The Dentist" he is great, he made the tour so much more fun and interesting, we got to see A LOT! 10/10
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Thomaswilliamtravel
Sep 30, 2021
Five Stars to the Private Tour of Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Daniel was Fantastic. - Absolutely amazing experience! This tour to the Chernobyl exclusion zone exceeded my expectations. Daniel was my tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. I went to the exclusion zone to create a youtube vlog and Daniel showed me some amazing locations to capture great content. I am so glad that I booked onto the private 1-2-1 tour as I saw extra locations than what I would have seen on the group tour, and also it meant that I could have a more personalised tour. Daniel was. very knowledgeable on the history and locations in the exclusion zone, and this made the tour extremely interesting. He clearly knew his stuff and he also asked me what I would like to see. Daniel is also a great guy; he is very friendly and approachable and truly makes an effort to provide a first class service when conducting a tour. I give him five stars. If anyone reading this review is interested, my youtube channel is THOMAS WILLIAM TRAVEL - I create travel videos of lesser visited destinations. Please subscribe and check out my video of this trip. Amazing experience and I would go again.
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_e2587yb
Aug 7, 2021
That's great. - Beautiful tour! Eugene told the story simply and interestingly. Showed interesting places, recommend on all 💯
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_v344
Aug 6, 2021
Atmospheric! - They were on a day tour with guide Daniel. Everyone really enjoyed it. A breathtaking atmosphere and unspeakable emotions.
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619ekaterinag
Feb 8, 2021
Great😊 - Visited a one-day tour to Chernobyl with guide Andrey Shevardin. Thanks to Andrew for the interesting stories and locations. We were very pleased. We want to go again. The tour arrangements are excellent.
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T-ukoo2
Nov 2, 2020
A unique journey to ZO - Were in our car on a two-day tour. Got a lot of impressions. Great tour organization, great guide. Thank you very much to Nikolai for the great experience.
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H222ib_
Aug 22, 2020
Touring a ZCZ is when reality exceeds expectations - I want to express my gratitude to Go2chernobyl and separately to guide Nikolai for a day that will be remembered for life! Visiting the ZO left an indelible impression (the second day I never stop thinking about the zone :-)) Nikolai is a very professional guide, possesses information thoroughly that you can't ask - everything knows, knows how to set the mood and make you want to come back already for a two-day tour. The exclusion zone itself is mesmerizing, feeling the whole range of emotions - from sadness to delight at the economic, and most importantly the mental and human potential of the country that created the NPP,Arc,Pripyat. I recommend that everyone visit the ZO with the company Go2chernobyl, but I warn you it is dangerous, you will want to go back there :)))
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W2203wn_
Aug 22, 2020
It should be seen by everyone. - It's a great ride. Good organization. Only lively do you realize the magnitude of the tragedy, the power of nature and the responsibility for everything you do. Special thanks to the guide Nicholas for his communication, wide horizons, ability to convey information interestingly. It's imperative to come again. One day is not enough!!!
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D8896yljakes
Feb 28, 2020
Awesome day in Chernobyl exclusion zone. - We booked a private tour and the bus arrived earlier than expected at our hotel in Kyiv along with our guide Nikolai. We were on our way almost straight away after a quick passport check. The bus was reasonably comfortable with A/C and heating. On the journey there Nikolai introduced himself, told us what we were going to be doing and seeing through the day. Also during the journey, an interesting video is played to educate you on what actually happened to Reactor 4 and the people of Chernobyl. We sailed through the checkpoint in almost no time at all. We got to see Chernobyl, Chernobyl 2 (USSR radar station), Reactor 4 and Pripyat. Lunch was provided halfway through the tour. Not much choice but perfectly edible. Nikolai was very knowledgable, he kept us informed of what everything was, what happened and answered all our questions as best he could. He was very friendly and easy to get along with. Overall we had a great day. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer, but it was getting dark and we had to be back at the checkpoint for 6pm. We will be back for a 2 day tour at some point and hopefully get Nikolai as our guide again. Thank you Nikolai, and the rest of the team from Jake and Becki.
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Mullethunter
Dec 23, 2019
Very Interesting Experience - This was an amazing experience! Very eerie to see the devastating effects from the nuclear reactor explosion. Our guide Daniel knew a lot about the history and was very kind and helpful. The food is not so good so I would suggest bringing your own lunch. Also, if you like dogs, bring some snacks for them because there are tons of stray dogs everywhere. They are really friendly and well fed from all the tourists, but some extra food and love can never hurt 🐶
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).