{"id":870747,"date":"2022-09-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=870747"},"modified":"2025-03-05T10:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T09:36:24","slug":"natural-wonders-trafalgar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/natural-wonders-trafalgar\/","title":{"rendered":"9 incredible natural wonders to witness with Trafalgar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Time stands still. A steady thud hits our hearts. And we feel a rush of goosebumps. No: we\u2019re not talking about falling in love. Close: we\u2019re gazing at natural wonders \u2013 which throw us into an otherworldly, spellbinding reality. From Peru\u2019s rainbow-coloured mountains to glowing red waterfalls \u2013 here&#8217;s how to enter the heart of the natural world with Trafalgar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why visit natural wonders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural wonders fill every adventurer\u2019s bucket list. Whether in sky, land or water, these unique phenomena show off the mind-boggling power and complexity of the natural world. As well as to reinforce our need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/about-us\/responsible-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tread the earth carefully<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/love-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Love nature? These are the 6 ultimate Trafalgar trips for you<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northern Lights (Sweden, Finland)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/aurora-gc0ed70bac_1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"northern lights\" class=\"wp-image-870749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aurora-gc0ed70bac_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aurora-gc0ed70bac_1280-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aurora-gc0ed70bac_1280.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The northern lights make even steely hearts skip a beat. So venture north&nbsp;to Kiruna (in Swedish Lapland) and Christmasy Rovaniemi (in Finland\u2019s Lapland) with Trafalgar for high chances of a sighting. Interestingly, charged particles from the sun cause solar wind that reacts with the earth\u2019s magnetic field and creates a curtain of colour \u2013 blue violet, green, yellow and more. We recommend wrapping up warm, lying under the stars and staring \u2013 spellbound \u2013 this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/scandinavian-northern-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scandinavian Northern Lights<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rainbow Mountains (Peru)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/johnson-wang-sJa0qmawWnM-unsplash-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow mountains, Peru\" class=\"wp-image-870762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/johnson-wang-sJa0qmawWnM-unsplash-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/johnson-wang-sJa0qmawWnM-unsplash-330x204.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/johnson-wang-sJa0qmawWnM-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Under 100km southeast of Cusco and 17,060 feet tall, you encounter a rainbow-splattered mountain. Meet Vinicuna or \u2018Monta\u00f1a Arco\u00edris\u2019 (Rainbow Mountain) \u2013 one of the world\u2019s most colourful natural wonders \u2013 glowing in reds, greens, yellows, purples, reds and oranges in Peru\u2019s Andes mountain range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locals couldn\u2019t believe their eyes when icy snow melted in 2015 to reveal these striking colours, created by water mixing with minerals and creating bright, sediment deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect day trip from Cusco, you must check with your doctor first that you\u2019re fit enough to tackle the 3-hour-long hike into the fresh (and slightly thinner) mountain air. Remember to bring your camera as you cannot miss this in Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/highlights-of-peru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlights of Peru<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Midnight Sun (Iceland)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CgBq68lqnec\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Often our spirits can sink with the sun. But not a chance in Iceland&#8230; because between mid-May and mid-August, the country shines in uplifting and uninterrupted sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its northern latitude (and the earth\u2019s natural tilt towards the sun in summer), Iceland has a huge helping of Vitamin D. And on 21 June annually \u2013 what the locals call \u2018Sumars\u00f3lst\u00f6\u00f0u\u2019 (summer solstice) \u2013 the sun never fully sets and it glows wonderfully for a full 24 hours. Pink, purple and red hues streak across the sky as people enjoy picnics, hiking, birdwatching, Midnight Sun Runs and all-night golf tournaments. Plus bubble away in a geyser (hot spring) or watch from a waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend visiting Iceland between 16-29 June for Midnight Sun (P.S. there\u2019s a spot on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/iceland-including-the-blue-lagoon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">June 2023 Iceland tour<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horsetail Falls (USA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/stephen-leonardi-eSNjFDbw_i4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Horsetail Falls\" class=\"wp-image-870760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stephen-leonardi-eSNjFDbw_i4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stephen-leonardi-eSNjFDbw_i4-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/stephen-leonardi-eSNjFDbw_i4-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A red streak of fire gushing 1,600 feet down a mountain sounds like something out of a horror film. But all\u2019s not what it seems at Horsetail Fall waterfall in Yosemite National Park, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 10-28 February here (annually), a combination of cloud-free skies, melted snow and low sunset create the illusion that the waterfall is on fire. Whereas in reality, the sunset reflects off the granite wall behind and causes these remarkable streaks of dark orange and red that look like the earth is opening up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its discovery in 1973, adventurers come to Yosemite (one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/californias-great-national-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California\u2019s Great National Parks<\/a>) to watch in awe. Could you be next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pamukkale (Turkey)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/arnaud-civray-XK3RI8OCmpg-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton Castle\" class=\"wp-image-870753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/arnaud-civray-XK3RI8OCmpg-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/arnaud-civray-XK3RI8OCmpg-unsplash-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/arnaud-civray-XK3RI8OCmpg-unsplash.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most visited natural wonders (with Trafalgar) is found in southwest Turkey\u2019s Denizli Province \u2013 at Pamukkale \u2013 meaning \u2018Cotton Castle\u2019. Glowing bright white like a fairy-tale movie, limestone travertine pools exist thanks to calcium-rich waters from thermal springs that trickle down the hillside. Amazingly, travellers are able to roam barefoot and can bathe or swim in the thermal springs (famed for their healing powers). No photos can do justice to the majestic sight of Pamukkale. But a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/highlights-of-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highlights of Turkey<\/a> tour can take you up close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Horseshoe Bend (Arizona, USA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/horseshoe-bend-g6b194f5b6_1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Horseshoe Bend, USA\" class=\"wp-image-870750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horseshoe-bend-g6b194f5b6_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horseshoe-bend-g6b194f5b6_1280-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/horseshoe-bend-g6b194f5b6_1280.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A short hop from the Grand Canyon National Park, (in Glen Canyon National Reaction Area, Arizona), Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed natural wonders for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2km hike (1,000 feet up) reveals majestic views of a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Colorado River. Caused by millions of years of erosion and deposition, this incised meander has become an icon of the American southwest and a shining example of raw nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horseshoe bend makes an excellent day trip from Las Vegas. You can hike, walk or kayak the bend for a more intimate experience. Just remember your sunscreen as there is no shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-the-canyonlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of the Canyonlands (USA)<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Giant\u2019s Causeway (Ireland)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/zhifei-zhou-V4bw40W9fGw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Giant's Causeway, Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-870761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zhifei-zhou-V4bw40W9fGw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zhifei-zhou-V4bw40W9fGw-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/zhifei-zhou-V4bw40W9fGw-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find 40,000 interlocking basalt columns stretching (over 6 kilometres) along the coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Legend swirls around Giant\u2019s Causeway \u2013 with many believing giants strode over the sea to Scotland via these step-like columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its beauty is clear. Towering cliffs impose themselves nearby, with the crashing Atlantic waves by your feet reminding you of nature\u2019s power. Amazingly, a volcanic eruption 50-60 million years ago caused these columns when molten, basalt lava enter the ocean and then hardened. Deemed \u2018a spectacular area of global geological importance\u2019 by UNESCO, you can help conserve Giant\u2019s Causeway on Trafalgar\u2019s<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/irish-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irish Experience<\/a> tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/unique-unesco-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 unique UNESCO sites to visit this year<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waitomo Glowworm Caves (New Zealand)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/tomas-malik-m3Hu9bUaAfc-unsplash-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"Waitomo\" class=\"wp-image-870766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomas-malik-m3Hu9bUaAfc-unsplash-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomas-malik-m3Hu9bUaAfc-unsplash-330x233.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/tomas-malik-m3Hu9bUaAfc-unsplash.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Waitomo glowworm caves rank among the world\u2019s most atmospheric natural wonders. This whole area (on New Zealand\u2019s North Island) used to be underwater, but as time passed and earthquakes rumbled the geography changed; and explorers stumbled across this above-water cave system in 1887, which was later opened to the public by a M\u0101ori chief in 1889. Today, you can glide through the caves by boat, illuminated by the natural light from thousands of glowworms (unique to New Zealand). This example of bioluminescence (the production and emission of light by a living organism) is a spellbinding sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-see-bioluminescence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brilliant places to see bioluminescence with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/new-zealand-uncovered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Zealand Uncovered tour<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plitvice-lakes-croatia\"><strong>Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/09\/Plitvice-Lakes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Plitvice Lakes, Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-870759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plitvice-Lakes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plitvice-Lakes-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Plitvice-Lakes.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into paradise at Plitvice. 8-kilometres worth of majestic nature greet you here at Croatia\u2019s largest national park. 16 cascading turquoise lakes that meander, rise and fall and flow into waterfalls (with many separated by travertine barriers). Plus lush meadows and deep woods on either side, where deer and bears roam, and birds swirl elegantly overheard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab the opportunity to embrace this UNESCO-listed wonder on Trafalgar\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-croatia-and-slovenia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best of Croatia and Slovenia tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll stay in a hotel by Kozjack, Plitvice\u2019s largest lake. If you need a little headspace, the soothing sounds of flowing water, clean air and hiking opportunities will work wonders for your body and mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which natural wonders caught your eye? Let us know your travel plans in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time stands still. A steady thud hits our hearts. And we feel a rush of goosebumps. No: we\u2019re not talking about falling in love. Close: we\u2019re gazing at natural wonders \u2013 which throw us into an otherworldly, spellbinding reality. From Peru\u2019s rainbow-coloured mountains to glowing red waterfalls \u2013 here&#8217;s how to enter the heart of 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