Around the world nuclear power is looked upon from different levels of acceptance. 
Many countries fully embrace nuclear power as an clean safe method to generate electric. There are more than 400 nuclear plants all over the world. In other countries, the general belief is that it has too much potential for harm to even be considered. A large portion of the world is still battling the question. The Philippines is one country where the disagreements are still going on. At the center of the discussions is the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. Construction on the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant began in 1976 a project of then President Marcos. Following the 1979 Three Mile Island accident in the United States, construction on the BNPP was stopped, Some design changes were made and Construction was restarted. Marcos was overthrown by the People Power Revolution in 1986. Days after the April 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the succeeding administration of President Corazon Aquino decided not to operate the plant. At the time the decision was made the plant was ready for fueling.
Equipped with a Westinghouse light water reactor, it was designed to produce 621 megawatts of electricity. The BNPP has 3 sister plants operating in other parts of the world today. The KRSKO plant in Slovenia. The ANGRA I plant in Brazil. And, most notably, the KORI II plant in S. Korea. These plants are practically identical to our BNPP. These plants have been operating for over 25 years now without incident, accident and with utmost reliability and economy
Despite never having been commissioned, the plant has remained intact, including the nuclear reactor, and has continued to be maintained. We are proud to present a one of a kind tour. While many power plants have visitor centers, a visitor at the BNPP can visit inside the plant itself. Having never been fueled visitors are able to go inside the containment area.
While fully completed in 1986, a change in the government led to a decision not to operate the plant. Since that time the plant has been maintained at a cost of almost a million dollars a year. Having never been fueled and with no nuclear fuel on-site, the site is safe to visit. Recently the plant has been open to tours. Upon arriving at the plant guest are given a educational tour of the facility;
After completing the tour within the power plant, there will be a short stop for a light snack on the beach at the facility before going back to the Subic Bay Freeeport.
Note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Additionally There are four sets of stairs with between 25 and 40 steps each.
This is a sample tour, all of our group tours are customised to meet your needs.
Starting as low as 1,000 php per person
