Drei- bis fünftägige Privat-/Fototour Gamma Travel

ROUTE

List of locations possible to see (.pdf)

Wir treffen Sie am Flughafen/Bahnhof und bringen Sie zu Ihrem Hotel/Wohnheim. Am Morgen des ersten Tages empfängt Sie unser Guide Nikolai Fomin (https://www.facebook.com/Kolia.Fomin) vor Ihrem Hotel/Wohnheim um 07:50 Uhr und überprüft Ihre Reisepassdaten. Aufbruch in Kiew im bequemen Fahrzeug. Unsere Fahrzeuge haben Strom und WLAN an Bord, somit sind Sie immer sicher und in Kontakt mit der Außenwelt, selbst mitten im Nirgendwo. Unsere erfahrenen Fahrer machen die Reise angenehm und gefahrlos.Sie haben die Möglichkeit, eine Dokumentation anzusehen und Basisinfos über die Zone zu lernen. Wir legen einen Zwischenstopp ein an der letzten Tankstelle vor der Zone, wo Sie Ihren Morgenkaffee einnehmen und Wasser und Snacks kaufen können. Dies ist die letzte Spur der Zivilisation auf unserem Weg. Die Reise zum Haupteingang zur Zone – dem Checkpoint „Ditjatky“ – dauert etwa zwei Stunden, wo wir dann die Reisepasskontrollen absolvieren, die Sicherheitsrichtlinien unterschreiben und die Tour beginnt.

Check-In in einem der Hotels in Tschornobyl (bei zweitägiger Tour). Wir tun unser Bestes, um Ihnen einen Aufenthalt in einem neuen Hotel namens ‚Desiatka‘ zu ermöglichen, aber es kann vorkommen, dass dieses an Ihren Reisetagen ausgebucht ist. In diesem Fall übernachten Sie im Hostel ‚Polissia‘, nehmen aber Frühstück und Abendessen im ‚Desiatka‘ ein. Bedenken Sie bitte, dies ist Tschernobyl, als erwarten Sie sich kein Fünf-Sterne-Hotel, aber darum geht es bei dieser Reise ja auch nicht. (Achtung! Es gibt eine Ausgangssperre nach 22:00 Uhr, nach der das Hotel abgesperrt wird. Es ist außerdem nicht gestattet, sich in Tschornobyl ohne seinen Führer zu bewegen). Das Hotel in Tschornobyl verfügt über Doppelzimmer. Wenn Sie ein Einzelzimmer wünschen, lassen Sie uns dies bitte im Vorfeld wissen!

Der Aufpreis beträgt 40$.

Vom ersten bis zum fünften Tag wird die Gegend erkundet und großartige Fotos können geschossen werden. Diese Tour ist eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, das echte Tschernobyl zu sehen und seine Ausmaße und Vielschichtigkeit zu begreifen. Es wird ein Hardcore Trip durch die gesamte Sperrzone.

Mittag- und Abendessen sind am ersten Tag inkludiert, Vollpension vom zweiten bis vierten Tag, sowie Frühstück und Mittagessen am letzten Tag in der Kantine (vegetarische Kost auf Anfrage erhältlich): ukrainische Küche, alle Zutaten werden aus Kiew angeliefert. Jedes Mal beim Verlassen der 10km- und 30km-Zone ist ein Strahlungscheck verpflichtend. Lösen Sie Strahlenalarm aus, müssen Sie hierbleiben und als Führer in der Sperrzone arbeiten. (Spaß!) Sie kehren nach Kiew zurück um ca. 20:00 am letzten Tag Ihrer Tour und werden direkt bei Ihrem Hotel abgeliefert. Wir kümmern uns auch gerne um die Fahrt zum Flughafen.

Die Gesamtkosten hängen von der Teilnehmerzahl ab (je mehr Teilnehmer, desto niedriger der Preis pro Kopf). Für genaue Preisangaben zögern Sie nicht, uns zu kontaktieren.

Bei drei- bis fünftägigen Touren ist der Besuch des AKW Tschernobyl möglich.

Bewertungen

Could hardly be any better.

Could hardly be any better. Nikolai is clever, creative, understanding, and very reliable. His English skills are way above average (would guess Cambridge level C1 or even higher), so even communicating pretty tricky details is easy with him. We have seen many awesome non-standard places and things in the zone with him, and I can therefore truly recommend him as guide - especially if you are a little more curious and adventurous than the average visitor. It will really pay off.
PS: as he knows a hell lot of photography himself he has an amazing understanding of perspective and light. Hence, whatever your preferences are, Nikolai will be able to guide you to the right spot at the right time to get whichever awesome shot you are after.

Futura Muerte

Amazing guide

Nikolai was an amazing guide! I booked a 3 day tour with him in the zone and had an awesome time. We visited Pripyat as well as some of the outer farm villages. As a photographer he allowed plenty of time for me to get the shots! I plan on returning next year and I will definitely be using Gamma Travel again!

Bryan Buckley

BUCHEN

3-5 day Private/photo tour to Chernobyl and Prypiat

If you’ve been dreaming about a tour of Pripyat and you like to take pictures – you’ve come to the right place. We are offering Chernobyl photo tour that can last 3 to 5 days. Enough time for a detailed exploration of one of the most mysterious places on Earth.

How is Chernobyl photography tour different from others?

Here are some ideas why you should book exactly this tour:

A vehicle according to your preferences – minivan or a little car, four wheel drive – whatever you feel like. We love non-standard requests. Once we even organized a tour for a group of British on an old soviet bus. Such an experience!
100% tailored tour, no schedules or templates. Are you fond of creepy children’s toys in kindergartens? Do you like to watch nature taking over grey soviet buildings? Are you a big fan of cooling tower buildings? Whatever, just say what are your preferences and we will create for you a perfect tour.
We will wait as much as you need. Seriously. If you really need this shot at the moment when the sun is 43 degrees south west – okay, take your time. No one will rush you or ask to get in the car because it’s cold/hot/late or something else.
We know the best spots. Some of our guides have several years of experience working in the zone. They are extremely passionate and knowledgeable and can show you all of the locations that can be worth your attention.

If this is still not convincing enough for you check Pripyat tour reviews to make up your mind. We also have a TripAdvisor page and a Facebook page, check it out for more reviews!

Is Pripyat tour safe?

Good news and bad news. Bad first – there are places around that are very contaminated and dangerous. Good news – you are fine as long as you follow your guide and do not try to escape, sneak somewhere or break the law in some other way. Pripyat guided tour usually has recommended routes that are safe for visitors. If you’re not going to sit on the ground, eat Chornobyl’s mushrooms or swim in Pripyat River you will be okay.

On the borders of 10 and 30 km zone there are radiation control frames that you will need to pass each time you move between the areas or go back to Kyiv. This is to ensure that no radioactive particle are stuck to your clothes or shoes. After the tour you do not need to burn your clothes or throw them away.

There are rules here to follow during the tour and these rules will be clearly announced in the beginning of the trip. As a double safety measure, you’ll be handed a printed version of these rules and sign that you’ve understood it. It is in our best interest to make your trip not only interesting, but 100% safe.

Pripyat tour price

You can check the whole itinerary and prices for the photo tour here. Pripyat tour cost includes all the charges, transport, paperwork cost, permit for the zone and for the shooting, staying at the hotel (in a twin room, extra 40 euros if you are alone and want a room for yourself), 3 meals per day, and a personal dosimeter. The only expenses that you might need would be snacks, souvenirs, tips, etc.

Can you tour Pripyat for the whole day or two?

Absolutely no problem, we can do that on a private tour. There are enough interesting routes in the city to travel for even several days. Not only kindergartens and amusement parks are interesting for a visit. Have you even heard of the abandoned summer camp? Dentist department of the hospital? The morgue? Former football stadiums? You’ll be amazed of what can you see on a Pripyat photo tour that lasts for several days. Pick yours and let’s go.

FAQ

How much to visit Chernobyl? What’s the minimum price?

The lowest price you can see at Gamma Travel is 89 euros – it’s a standard price for a one day tour in a group. The price, however, is higher for private and multiple day tours. All the prices in Gamma Travel include transportation cost, permits and other paperwork, lunch, staying in hotel and all meals on multiple day tours, etc. There’s no hidden commission or other additional payments.

Where is Pripyat located? Is it far from the exploded reactor?

The ghost-town is one of the closest settlements to the nuclear power plant. The distance between the closest micro district and the exploded reactor is only nearly 2 km. Other districts are slightly further. The famous Ferris wheel is approximately 3 km away.

What happened to Pripyat?

As a result of the explosion lots of radioactive particles covered the whole town. People were evacuated, but the liquidators of the catastrophe stayed to live in some central buildings of the city. In 1997 everyone left and still no one lives there and won’t ever be able to. The city is completely abandoned.

When to visit Chernobyl?

It is absolutely up to you. As for the seasons there are no any restrictions. Even in February when it might be -20 C in Ukraine, we are still operating our tours (it’s not very comfortable though). The only day in the year when you cannot go to Chornobyl is the 26th of April. It’s easy to understand why – the accident happened on this day and now it’s a day of commemoration. Any other day during the year is available, unless there’s a quarantine situation like in spring 2020.

How to visit Chernobyl from UK?

First of all, you need to book tickets to Ukraine. The cheapest options to Kyiv (KBP or IEV) are Ryanair (from Stansted), Wizzair (from Luton) and MAU (Ukrainian airlines, departure from Gatwick). When this is done, book a tour you are interested in on our website. We can offer you different options for the days you are available. Get your confirmation and get ready. For private 3-5 days tour we pick you up directly from your hotel or even from the airport if you want to (we do have such experience).