It's been over 30 years since the worst nuclear disaster ever hit the Chernobyl power plant.
The catastrophe is back in the headlines thanks to the hit HBO TV series which has quickly become one of the best rated shows ever.
Because of Russian secrecy, the true impact of the disaster is still unknown with the total number of deaths still a matter of debate, reports the MEN.
During the weeks following the 1986 reactor explosion and resulting fire, 134 servicemen were hospitalized with acute radiation syndrome (ARS).
Of those 134, 28 firemen and employees died within months with another 14 radiation-induced cancer deaths within the next 10 years.
But while there is a rough agreement that around 50 people died from the blast or from ARS, there are estimates that 4,000-93,000 have died due to the disaster's long-term impacts.
To this day the area is still uninhabitable for humans - although it has become something of a wildlife haven.
However, while an exclusion zone remains in place 19 miles around the power plant, people are able to venture inside as part of organised, and official, tours.
Prices vary as do the lengths of the tours, and if flights and accommodation are included.
Chernobyl Tour
Chernobyl Tour has experience of guiding people through the zone dating right back to 1986 and the first few months immediately after the incident. In the past, Chernobyl Tour has collaborated with The Times, Forbes, BBC and more.
The type of tours they have on offer are one-day tours, group two-day tours and more. Prices start from $99.
You can find out more on the website.
Discover Chernobyl from Explore!
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays for almost 40 years. The Chernobyl trip is a long weekend like no other.
The five-day trips sees you exploring the incredible abandoned sites reclaimed by nature in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
You will discover Chernobyl and the ghost town of Pripyat, the Red Forest, and the 'New Safe Confinement' structure around Reactor 4.
You'll also visit Kiev to see Mother Motherland and the Chernobyl Museum. One day will be spent visiting the Lavra Reserve where you'll explore the ornately decorated monastic complex best known for its expansive catacombs.
Prices start at £835 and include flights, accommodation, meals and transport.
Dates can be checked and tickets booked on the website.
