Travel Virtually to the World's Most Amazing Parks and Sites

Virtual travel gives you up-close access to some of the most amazing bucket-list locations in the world — from underwater dives and ancient structures to outrageous national parks.

Travel Virtually to the World's Most Amazing Parks and Sites

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Some of the world's vast beauty is hard to come by, considering distances needed to be traveled during our lives filled with work, school and plenty of other things that prevent us from taking a vacation every year. Now add to that a quarantine with grounded flights, canceled cruises and closed attractions. Seems impossible to visit, doesn't it?

Not with virtual travel that gives you up-close access to some of the most amazing bucket-list locations in the world. From underwater dives and ancient structures to outrageous national parks, these tours will calm your wanderlust when you can't get more than a mile from home.

African Safaris

Safari

Africa's large continent is filled with wide-open expanses of land that are under conservation to keep its animals protected.

From lions to elephants and hippos to rhinos, an African safari may seem worlds away but is available to anyone with a computer.

What You'll See

Safari

Visiting Asilia's 360-degree safaris will take you on a walking safari in Ruaha, a boating safari in the Selous and allow you to zoom in on a pride of lions, elephants, birds and hyenas through 12 different virtual tours.

Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle

The ruins of Blarney Castle, built for Cormac MacCarthy nearly 600 years ago, may have halted kisses to the Blarney Stone for the first time in its history, but you can still enjoy a stroll across the ancient land.

What You'll See

Blarney Castle Tour

This virtual tour is a nice glimpse at the grounds, gardens and castle. While you cannot "walk" yourself through areas, you'll be able to see inside the castle and 360-degrees of the Rock Close.

The Great Wall of China

Great Wall

Visible from outer space, the Great Wall of China was built more than 2,300 years ago to defend the country from hostiles aiming to invade its borders.

A series of fortifications, the wall stretches 13,171 miles in length.

What You'll See

Great Wall Virtual Tour

Visiting the Great Wall of China may be a Bucket List dream that isn't going to happen anytime soon — unless, of course, you visit virtually.

With this tower powered by YouVisit, you can get a first-person view from atop the Great Wall and from outside. It's limited to just the two options, but it's a quick glimpse of an amazing world wonder.

Iceland's Thingvellir National Park and Blue Lagoon

Thingvellir National Park

Both a national park of Iceland and a historical site, as the home of the country's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries, Thingvellir is one of the most popular places to visit in Iceland. Plus, it's located only minutes from Reykjavik.

A fault line runs right through the park, where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet.

What You'll See

Thingvellir virtual tour

With 360travel, you'll get 360-degree views of various sections of Thingvellir, including the Almannagja Rift, Strokkur Geyser, Gullfoss Waterfall and even the famous Blue Lagoon.

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

The world's largest aquarium, Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium is home to more than 100,000 sea life, including whale sharks — and it's the only aquarium in the Western Hemisphere to host these enormous creatures!

What You'll See

GA Aquarium webcam

You can peak at the beluga whales that call the aquarium home through a webcam. In fact, the aquarium features live feeds of jellyfish, piranha, an Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef and the aforementioned whale sharks using their Ocean Voyager webcam.

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

A beacon of freedom and hope for thousands of immigrants arriving in the United States, Lady Liberty's strength and comfort are needed in times of struggle.

She's been standing in her New York harbor since the French gave her as a gift in 1885.

What You'll See

Statue of Liberty tour

The National Park Service provides stories with every angle of this 360-degree tour, where you can get an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty. You can see and hear of her history and walk through her museum.

The Galapagos

Galapagos

Off the coast of Ecuador is the archipelago that captivated Charles Darwin with its abundance of wildlife.

Made up of 19 islands across 17,000 square miles, the Galapagos are considered some of the Earth's most pristine land.

What You'll See

Galapagos virtual

Thanks to the Catlin Seaview Survey, you can explore the wonderful Galapagos during a virtual dive, as well as take dives in the Philippines, Hawaii, and other various islands and reefs. Google Earth also provides virtual tours with narration that allow you to pick an island to explore.

Acadia National Park

Acadia

The first national park east of the Mississippi River, originally established in 1919, Acadia is considered one of the most beautiful of America's national parks.

Hiking trails, horse trails and driving routes take visitors along Mt. Desert Island, Maine, with many visitors who aren't camping opting to stay in beautiful seaside Bar Harbor.

What You'll See

Acadia

Cruise around Acadia National Park's rocky coastline in Maine with 20 "stops" around Mount Dessert. You'll see beautiful photography and learn about every stop on this National Park Service tour.

Zion National Park

Zion National Park

One of the most visited parks in the United States was created in 1919 and is considered one of Utah's Big 5 National Parks. The park's scenic drive can only be visited via a park-driven bus to keep traffic to a minimum.

Leading to various hiking trails and river-fueled pools, visitors can step into deep chasms of red rocks, lush green forests, waterfalls and hanging gardens.

What You'll See

Zion Virtual Tour

Three different videos are available for three different virtual tours of some of the prettiest areas within the park, including amazing nighttime footage with the stars seemingly everywhere.

Cliffs of Moher

Cliffs of Mohr

The sandstone, siltstone and shale cliffs of western Ireland are estimated to be more than 320 million years old.

Part of the Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland, more than a million visitors head to the cliffs to take in the panoramic views that have become a signature of Ireland.

What You'll See

Cliffs of Moher virtual tour

The Cliffs of Mohr closed a day before St. Patrick's Day, but the site is providing full views of the world-famous cliffs via its website. Using Google Maps, you'll get a perfect sunny-day view of the cliffs, which is better than flying to Ireland to arrive on a fog-filled day and missing your chance after spending a fortune!

The Forbidden City

Beijing Forbidden City

The Forbidden City in Beijing is so-called because long ago only the imperial of China were allowed to enter the walled grounds.

Dating back to 1420 and the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City remained home to Chinese royalty until 1912, when the Qing Dynasty came to an end.

What You'll See

Forbidden City virtual

IBM spent $3 million to provide one of the best virtual tours you can find, allowing you to select from a number of different views. Select Meridian Gate, Golden Water Bridges, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Tianhedian Square, Hall of Supre Harmony, Hall of Middle Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony, Palace of Benevolent Tranquility, Imperial Garden, Hall of Imperial Peace or Pavilion of Ten Thousand Spring for 360-degree views.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

The ruins of an Incan city dating back to 1450 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands more than 8,000 feet above sea level.

Only 5,940 people a day are allowed to visit, but that won't stop you from doing so virtually.

What You'll See

Machu Picchu Virtual

You don't need to be in Peru to stand high in the clouds and take in the amazing beauty of ancient Machu Picchu. You click, drag, move, zoom and view, courtesy of From Cusco.

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

Carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years, the Grand Canyon stretches 277 miles in length, up to 18 miles in width and a mile in depth.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, this is definitely a sight worth seeing, even if you can only get there virtually.

What You'll See

Grand Canyon

Google Earth gets you an amazing view of the Grand Canyon, where you can soar above as if arriving by helicopter and then swoop into various areas of the park, canyon and river.

Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park

Located 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, the 100-square-mile national park known as Dry Tortugas is both an undersea and on-land park.

Above the crystal waters that you can snorkel sits a 19th-century fort and seven islands filled with birds.

What You'll See

Dry Tortugas Virtual

Go underwater and follow your snorkeling guide along the coral reef of the Dry Tortugas National Park. You may also explore the Windjammer Shipwreck, surrounded (virtually) by colorful, tropical fish.

Carlsbad Caverns

Carlsbad Caverns

The 1.25-mile trail through Carlsbad Caverns is just a fraction of the 30 miles of underground chambers that make up the national park located in New Mexico.

So large are the caverns that the number of passageways and rooms beneath the Earth is yet to be fully detailed.

What You'll See

Carlsbad Caverns virtual

Not only can you go underwater, but you can also go underground using Google's Art & Culture. Visit Carlsbad Caverns, and fly with thousands of bats on this narrated tour of the national park.

Versailles Gardens

Gardens of Versailles

Andre Le Notre's design task to create the world's most beautiful gardens fit for a king — Versailles gardens for Louis XIV — took 40 years.

Filled with fountains, an orangery, tree-lined promenades, and even outdoor concert and ballroom venues, the gardens are one of the largest in the world at 2,000 acres.

What You'll See

Versailles Gardens

With 360-degree views, this tour allows you to walk through the famed Gardens of Versailles, visiting its numerous fountains, promenades and outdoor ballroom.

Egyptian Pyramids

Pyramids

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are the Egyptian pyramids, which includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Building began in 2551 B.C. during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu, making them some of the oldest manmade structures in the world.

What You'll See

Pyramids

After a cartoon, narrated introduction, you'll visit all three pyramids with 360-degree views you control.

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

The world's largest underwater reef, found off the coast of Australia, is actually 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands that stretch 1,800 miles.

You'd have to spend years exploring all its nooks and crannies, filled with more than 1,500 species of colorful fish, 20 types of reptiles and even clams that have lived on this planet for more than 120 years.

What You'll See

Great Barrier Virtual

Australia is happy to share its Great Barrier Reef to the world, knowing how difficult it is to get all the way to the South Pacific. The clarity in which you can tour the underground reef will make you feel as if you are right there!

Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park

The only national park dedicated to an active volcano in the United States is home to Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island.

The park covers 35,259 acres from its summit to the sea and is unique in giving visitors a chance to see one of nature's powerful workings.

What You'll See

Hawaii Volcanoes Virtual

Explore Hawaii's Volcano National Park with narration from a National Park Service ranger. The 360-degree tour follows the lava tube, the coastline and areas of the Big Island's park dedicated to its active, lava-spewing volcano.

Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb, standing 7,156 feet tall, is one of the biggest ski resorts in North America.

With nearly 5,000 acres of skiable terrain between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, the Canadian resort receives an average of more than 38 feet of snow per year.

What You'll See

Whistler

Snow lovers wanting to visit Canada's pristine and snow-covered mountain resort can do so via Google Earth. You'll be atop the mountain and can move down the mountain faster than you can ski down it.