21 travel destinations that seem out of this world

This colorful, alien-like geyser, created accidentally by well drilling, erupts with hot water and forms mineral formations and vibrant hues that seem out of this world.

Gaze into the world's largest salt flat and see the sky mirrored underfoot. This ethereal landscape feels like stepping onto a cloud planet.

Home to the Dragon Blood Tree, Socotra seems lifted from a sci-fi film. Its unique biodiversity makes it a living museum of evolutionary oddities - a true alien landscape.

Wander through these wave-like rock formations and marvel at how water and time sculpted this sandstone masterpiece. It's like exploring the serene corridors of a Martian palace.

Visible from space, this geological bulls-eye baffles scientists. Its concentric circles create a mysterious, almost artificial-looking landscape, a Martian mystery on Earth.

With its volcanic landscape and unique rock formations, Lanzarote feels like stepping onto Mars. The otherworldly Timanfaya National Park, with its red soil, black sand, green water and sparse vegetation, is especially Martian-esque.

The mystic mountain forest: Explore a mystical forest of over 3,000 sandstone pillars, rising like giant fingers from the earth. This ethereal landscape inspired the floating mountains in 'Avatar'.

Step into a landscape of bright yellow sulfur deposits, green acid pools, and steam vents at Dallol. This unearthly and hostile environment is one of the hottest places on Earth, adding an even more authentic element to the alien planet element.

The terraced mineral baths of Pamukkale are said to resemble a cascade of cotton. The warm, mineral-rich waters flowing over white travertine terraces.. plus some nearby Roman ruins create a stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With its high alkalinity and temperature, Lake Natron can calcify animals, creating a surreal and eerie landscape. Its red waters and otherworldly environment are a natural marvel.

These towering limestone peaks in the Dolomites resemble the spires of a fantasy castle. Hiking here feels like an adventure in a mystical, forgotten land, perhaps in another dimension.

California's Mono Lake is slowly evaporating and receding, which is what happened when Mars began to lose its surface water billions of years ago. The evaporation reveals tufas, strange towers of calcium carbonate. Scientists even test Mars-bound hardware there and study local microbes still alive in its salty waters.

Drift through dark caves illuminated by thousands of glowworms. This magical experience feels like floating under a starry sky, perhaps in a galaxy far, far away.

Witness the surreal beauty of towering red sand dunes meeting a stark, white salt pan at Deadvlei. This stark contrast creates a dreamlike and otherworldly desert landscape.

Marvel at the floating icebergs in a glacial lagoon, set against a backdrop of black sand beaches and luminous blue ice. A surreal, icy wonderland.

Dive into this submerged cave system where fresh and saltwater meet, creating a surreal underwater river. The crystal-clear waters and ancient formations create an ethereal diving experience.

The rainbow hot spring: Gaze upon the largest hot spring in the U.S., famous for its striking, rainbow-colored rings. This natural wonder looks like a giant alien painter's vibrant palette.

Traverse the red sands and towering rock formations of Wadi Rum, often described as the Valley of the Moon. This Martian-like desert has captivated filmmakers and adventurers alike with its stark beauty.

The strikingly pink Lake Hillier is a rare natural spectacle. Surrounded by green forests, this bubblegum-pink lake creates a surreal contrast against the Australian landscape... almost like you're in Barbie World.

The water-dotted dunes: Experience the surreal beauty of white sand dunes interspersed with crystal-clear rainwater lagoons. This unique phenomenon creates a mirage-like effect, transforming the landscape into a watery oasis that's hard to fathom.

Better than a pot of gold: Located in the Andes Mountains at 1,200 meters (17,100 ft) above sea level, this stunning mountain gets its seven colors from its unique mineral makeup. No need to traverse the stars.... we've got a pretty amazing planet right here!

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