Spirit Island Cruise
Location: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Jasper area
Scenic boat trip down Maligne Lake to Spirit Island.
Stave Spring Trail to Observation Point
Location: Utah, Zion National Park, East Side
Alternate route to the iconic Observation Point lookout – this route is longer, but much less crowded and has even better views along the way.
Hoover Dam
Location: Nevada, Las Vegas, Black Canyon Area
The famous and historic dam – an easy stop offering impressive up-close views of the iconic structure.
Bright Angel Point Trail
Location: Arizona, Grand Canyon, North Rim
Short and easy hike to the classic North Rim viewpoint near the lodge.
Horseshoe Bend
Location: Arizona, Lake Powell Area, Page
Short hike to a view of the iconic section of the Colorado River where its path creates a horseshoe-shaped bend around a pillar of rock.
Ice Caves ♦
Location: Iceland, Southern, Vatnajökull area
Although every ice cave is different, and they constantly change, they’re always fabulous.
Svartifoss
Location: Iceland, Southern, Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafell
Beautiful and unique waterfall framed by black columnar basalt cliffs
Blue Lagoon
Location: Iceland, Southwest, Reykjanes Peninsula
Scenic geothermally heated pool that’s become an iconic but pricy tourist attraction
Badwater Basin
Location: California, Northern, Death Valley (South of Furnace Creek)
Iconic salt flats at the lowest elevation in North America
Potato Chip Rock
Location: California, San Diego, Poway
Hike to an iconic San Diego natural landmark for a classic photo op.
Plain of Jars
Location: Laos, Northern, Xiangkhoang Plateau
Experience one of archaeology’s greatest mysteries by visiting the huge Iron Age stone jars clustered on hilltops and valleys throughout the Xiangkhoang Plateau.
The Narrows (Bottom Up)
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Zion’s classic day hike/river walk through its most famous canyon.
Hagia Sophia ♦
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Iconic Byzantine-era cathedral turned mosque and now a museum; characterized by spectacular architecture and decorative elements including numerous mosaics
Blue Mosque ♦
Location: Turkey, Istanbul
Breathtaking Classical Period mosque, particularly notable for its stained glass windows and decorative tiles
Machu Picchu
Location: Peru, Sacred Valley
One of the wonders of the modern world, the beautifully located ruins of this Incan citadel feature outstanding ruins and nice trails to more remote sites in the complex
The Great Blue Hole
Location: Belize, Eastern, Caribbean Coast
Advanced Dive into the famous Great Blue Hole to dive the massive underwater stalactites
Seljalandsfoss
Location: Iceland, Southern, south of Thórsmörk
Heavily trafficked tall waterfall that you can walk behind; one of the most photographed sites in Iceland
Jökulsárlón ♦
Location: Iceland, Southern, Vatnajökull area
Iconic Iceland location: beautiful glacial lagoon dotted with an ever-changing array of icebergs breaking off from nearby glaciers
Geysir
Location: Iceland, Southwest, Golden Circle
Home of the largely inactive geyser “Geysir” and the highly predictable and very active geyser “Strokkur”
Kirkjufell
Location: Iceland, West, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Dramatic peak near a set of beautiful waterfalls; one of the most photographed sites in Iceland
Inspiration Point
Location: Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park
Excellent viewing area for the main amphitheater, with row upon row of hoodoos that glow in morning and afternoon sunlight
⊗ Neon Canyon ♦
Location: Utah, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Famous technical canyon, renowned for the final beautiful rappel through the roof of the Golden Cathedral
Observation Point ♦
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Hike to one of the most iconic views in Zion National Park – worth the elevation gain for these views!
Subway (Bottom Up) ♦
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Great non-technical way to visit the most scenic portion of Zion’s iconic “Subway” canyon
Angel’s Landing
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Classic Zion hike with some nice elevation gain and a little exposure to get to breathtaking panoramic views
The Wave
Location: Arizona, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
Iconic sandstone formation of sculpted, beautifully colored slickrock
Moanalua Valley to Haiku Stairs ♦
Location: Hawaii, Oahu, Southeast
Excellent ridge hike with Jurassic Park-esque views leading to the top of the famous Haiku Stairs (where they can be legally viewed without trespassing) and World War II era top secret military radio station
Hanauma Bay
Location: Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore
Heavily visited bay popular for its picturesque appearance and the quality of its snorkeling
Angkor Wat
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Iconic, well-preserved massive temple structure with three levels, five towers, covered galleries, a moat, and sandstone relief carvings
Ta Prohm
Location: Cambodia, Northern, Siem Reap Area
Extremely picturesque temple in a state of stabilized neglect, famous for being featured in Tomb Raider
Ha Long Bay
Location: Vietnam, Northern Vietnam
UNESCO heritage site renowned for its emerald green waters and hundreds of sheer-walled limestone islands dotting the bay
Sentinel Meadow ♦
Location: California, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley
Easy hike providing several of the classic postcard Yosemite views
Upper Yosemite Falls ♦
Location: California, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley
Historic trail to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls, providing outstanding views of some of Yosemite’s most iconic landmarks
McWay Waterfall Trail
Location: California, Big Sur, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Iconic view of the idyllic beach, waterfall, and bay with turquoise water
Bixby Bridge
Location: California, Northern Big Sur
Iconic, oft-photographed bridge on the Big Sur coast
Queenstown to Milford Helicopter
Location: New Zealand, Otago, Queenstown area
Helicopter flight to iconic Milford Sound offering outstanding views throughout the flight
Milford Sound
Location: New Zealand, Southland, West Coast
Fiord with iconic views accessed via a stunning drive through outstanding scenery
Golden Gate Bridge
Location: California, San Francisco
Options for viewing the Golden Gate Bridge, including some iconic viewpoints.