Mother Nature has certainly gifted the world with some astounding views. Sadly, some are so far removed the average person has no idea where to find them. The following natural landscapes are some of the most incredible sights you’ll ever see. Make sure you take the opportunity to visit at least one or two during your lifetime.

10. Jokulsarlon, Iceland

The lagoons in Jokulsarlon, Iceland are home to some of the most beautiful glaciers in existence. The glaciers are curved, smooth, and pristine – almost as if a series of waves were flash frozen in action. Because of its distinct location between larger glaciers and the ocean, the glaciers here are constantly calved and eventually drift away. You’ll see a different scene every single time you visit.

9. Flaming Cliffs, Gobi Desert, Mongolia

The Flaming Cliffs are a spectacular site. The Gobi Desert is known for having nothing but rock, sand, and blazing sunshine. The orange rocks of the Flaming Cliffs are a stark contrast in comparison to the rest of the barren desert which is mostly made up of miles and miles of rolling sand dunes.

8. Bryce Canyon, United States

Alright, alright – Bryce Canyon really isn’t a canyon but its position at the edge of the Paunsaguant Plateau gives it a pretty distinct quality. The main loop is 37-miles around and visitors will be astounded by red rock spires and picturesque scenes. Astronomers love visiting the canyon at night when its super dark skies make it easy to find and locate many of the atmosphere’s most natural guiding lights.

7. Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar

In Madagascar you’ll find the Avenue of the Boabobs, a collection of Boabab trees indigenous and limited to the African flatlands. The trees can live anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 years, grow up to 100 feet high, and span 40 feet in diameter. This particular group of trees is protected by the government, especially because most of the other remaining Baobab trees have been destroyed by humans.

6. Chott El-Jarid, Tunisia

Chott El-Jarid, found in Tunisia, is the largest salt lake in the world. The lake is also known as an endorheic, or in layman’s terms it is a lake that has no water system connecting it to an ocean or sea. Every year the lake evaporates and leaves a 2,000 square mile pan of salt in its place. If you visit during the summer months, when 120 degree temperatures have caused the disappearance of the lake, you may instead find yourself seeing mirages.

5. Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar

Also located in Madagascar is the astounding Tsingy de Bemaraha. These dense spiky collections are actually made of limestone that was naturally carved over thousands of years. If you look down on the formations they sort of look like a giant hairbrush. The park itself also features wetlands, mangrove forests, and a valley full of local wildlife.

4. Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is part of the Los Glaciares National Park. The park itself is full of glaciers but Perito Moreno happens to be one of the most popular because of its unique ability to move forward and backward, causing the leading edge to constantly change. The entire park has been a World Heritage site for over 30 years.

3. Chocolate Hills, Philippines

The Chocolate Hills of the Philippines span for what seems like miles and miles. Everywhere you look you’ll see conical hills that look like they’ve been popped out of giant molds. There are, after all, almost 1,700 hills – though no one has actually counted them. The Chocolate Hills were aptly named because the grass on each turns brown during the hot summer season.

2. Olgas, Australia

The Australian outback can be pretty dull in places but in Olgas you’ll suddenly find yourself surrounded by about three dozen red domes. Because of the movement of the sun during the day, the cliffs appear to change colors and look different depending on the time you visit. Those who want to see the domes up close can hike through the Valley of the Winds for a spectacular view.

1. Bungle Bungles, Australia

The Bungle Bungles of Australia are a series of rounded rock towers standing tall in the western desert. From a distance the rock formations appear to have tiger stripes of orange and black. The best way to visit this incredible maze is via helicopter tour but if you’re really daring you can arrange for a four wheel drive instead.

These sights represent only a few of the stunning landscapes you’ll find around the world. Keep your eyes peeled for other stunning sights. You’ll be glad you were paying attention!