There is a unique perspective that only comes from time spent reflecting on the beauty that surrounds us. We may not be able to travel again just yet, but we all deserve an escape. Especially now. To help you stay inspired, we’ve curated a virtual travel bucket list of the world’s most beautiful places. Whether you choose to embrace a storybook virtual ski vacation in Banff or a leisurely VR walk through the lavender fields of Provence, we’ve collated some of the best 4K virtual reality tours and livestreams from around the world. Let the wanderlust begin.
Glaciers, peaks, lakes and forests form this protected land in Patagonia, which is best witnessed during Chile’s summer, when the sun sets after 10pm. Take a virtual 4K tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLU6mH8Toik
Situated on the country’s south coast with a drop of 60 metres, the breathtaking Seljalandsfoss is Iceland’s most famous waterfall. Experience it in 4K here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7okOo1cBa0
You don’t need to be a geologist to appreciate the incredible shades of China’s ‘Rainbow Mountains’, formed by the layering of mineral deposits over millions of years. Experience it virtually, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMljfJqkjYc
The glacial lakes in Canada’s oldest national park will redefine your concept of aquamarine, and your grasp of luxury may also be given new life once you check into one of its lakeside lodges. Take a virtual tour, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlQmXz7wzLE
A fishing village just on top of the Arctic Circle with a population of just 300 that offers a great viewing point for the Northern Lights. Experience a 4k tour of Lofoten, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZ8RYKn5MY
Nine hectares of brilliant pastel pink and purple wisteria trees bloom here each spring. Take a virtual tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcQpJSFQXLY
It might be a clichéd tourist haunt but Santorini is an eyesore for aesthetes, and the hillside town of Oia offers arguably the most breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. Experience a virtual sunset here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVmEO3KpiM
A small fishing village in the colourful, rugged Cinque Terre, Manarola is crammed with lemon groves, grapevines, and some gobsmacking views. Take a virtual 4k walking tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kctC21y_WqY
Home to the famous 12 Apostle rocks, this coastal drive winds west from Melbourne and offers world-class breaks, koalas, misty waterfalls and stunning local produce. Take a virtual tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3qtZThuTE
Overlooking Cape Town from 3,558 feet above the sea, the iconic, flat-topped Table Mountain can be viewed from virtually any point in the city. Take a virtual tour in 4k here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDTFtx3yFSk
A round-up of stunning travel destinations isn’t complete without mentioning Italy’s cliff-flanked Amalfi Coast, home to ritzy hillside towns of which Positano is its high-gloss cover. Take a virtual tour, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asq1es8zYG4
Sea turtles and dolphins frolic in the blue-green waters off this remote volcanic archipelago, home to some of the country’s best white sand beaches. Experience the underwater delights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stdlJxrcpTk
Perched 8,000 feet above sea level, Kolukkumalai is the highest tea estate in the world, and visitors will quickly tell you that it’s also the most beautiful. Experience it at sunrise here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaasLa8MaO8
Framing the Argentina-Brazil border, Iguazu Falls make up the largest waterfall system in the world, not to mention one of the most breathtaking views on the planet. Take a virtual tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs4uKb2Yi5I
Translating to “cotton castle,” Pamukkale’s white travertine mineral pools (they’re a UNESCO World Heritage site) will likely be the most beautiful infinity pool you’ll ever bathe in. Experience it in 4k here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQnU8mbtXQ
