Tourism in the Chernobyl zone

[jonaswill]

I've heard that Chernobyl is still dangerous because of radiation. But I'd like to go on a tour. Is it possible to do so without risking my health?

 

[piterfreide]

We were also interested in this, and I came across an interesting article at is chernobyl still radioactive. It explains in detail which areas of the zone are safe for tourists and why controlled tours pose virtually no risk. I learned that the radiation dose during a standard trip is comparable to that of a flight. This helped us weigh the pros and cons and decide that the trip was possible if we followed the safety rules. After that, it became much easier to plan the tour and even map out a route to see the most interesting places without risking our health.