An unusual combination of wild nature and industry. Ride a fatbike from "satellite" town Visaginas to Chernobyl's "twin" - Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, through forests, bogs, little rivers and unique locals' summer houses, called "dacha's".

Duration

3.5 hours

About

Ride through the hidden forest areas, along swampy pathways and learn interesting facts about the connection between Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant and Chernobyl, visit the open territories of the station. Sneak peek at unique summer houses of the locals called "dacha's" as the heritage of the Soviet past. Feel the edge, speed and action, and get astonished by the contrasts of natural and industrial sceneries on this 3.5 hour guided tour.

Price includes:

• Local guide • Safety briefing • Fat bike and equipment hire • Atomic tea with biscuits

Itinerary

Start

Starting at our office in Visaginas, we'll head off towards Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.

Fat bike time

• The route runs along famous "dacha" houses of the locals. There you can spot interesting landscapes, have a sneak peek at locals' gardens and very specific architecture of the houses. • Then we head off towards currently decommissioning Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant where a part of "Chernobyl" series have been shooted. Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant is of a very similar construction to Chernobyl's one, but is more powerful - it's a RBMK 1500. The plant is located on Drūkšiai lake which is divided by 2 countries: Belarus and Lithuania.

• Please note! make sure you have passport or ID card with you (driving licence won't do), you might need it in case of border check.

Time for a break Half-way through the tour we will have a short break and enjoy the industrial surroundings of the place. It's time for you to have some rest and share the impressions over a cup of hot tea.

Be ready to hear about the history of the plant, its present-day situation and about the connection to "Chernobyl" series. Depending upon the day of week and time of the day, there is an opportunity to come and have a bite in plant's canteen or to visit an info center of the plant (at extra fee).

Finish

Prepare to pedal a little more after this short break and finish the tour in the same place as started.