5 World Destinations Most Remote But Beautiful

1. Deception Island, Antarctica

How far is it? 11,963km from Toronto | 13,764km from London | 8.800km from Sydney

Why is it worth doing? In the north of the Antarctic Peninsula, there is an island so shocking that Jules Verne might make it the secret base of the Nautilus in a science fiction novel of 20,000 League Underwater seminaries. With a protected interior port, the island is a caldera partially submerged from an active volcano. Although its name has long provided a safe harbor for sailors thrown in a stormy ocean. Here, geothermal water makes it one of the few places in Antarctica that you can enjoy with your swimsuit.

Do not miss Exploring the remains of the Hector Hiking Station and the largest cemetery in Antarctica - both protected as Antarctic Arctic Historic Site.

Almost there. Get yourself to Buenos Aires, where you can ride a regional airline or tie yourself up with an exhausting 50-hour bus ride to Ushuaia. Once there, you have to pass through an overnight trip through the famous Drake to the South Shetlands. Prefer an adventure to plan it?

2. Easter Island, Chile

How far is it? 8.438km from Toronto | 13,628km from London | 9,154km from Sydney

Why is it worth doing? Although widely known and valuable, Easter Island is very remote. The biggest tourist spots here are the monoliths of the gigantic moai and, apart from the extreme geographical isolation on the island, they have been calling tourists for centuries. But the iconic statue on the UNESCO protected island is just the beginning. Here, you can camp under Polynesian stars, meet and interact with the most remote inhabitants of the most remote island in the world, and explore their natural treasures by foot and bike.

Do not miss the Easter Island Cave - the lava flows into the ocean form a channel that, when cooled, turns into a cave. They are used by Rapa Nui as a refuge and a place to perform rituals.

Almost there. Go to Santiago, where you will be limited to flights from the national airlines of Chile. From the capital of Chile, you see six more hours in the air! Prefer an adventure to plan it?

3. Urumqi, China

How far is it? 10,196km from Toronto 6.224km from London | 10.764km from Sydney

Why is it worth doing? Once an important stop on the Silk Road, Urumqi has become a major commercial center. The city has the most remarkable record of the most remote of any sea in the world; it is 2,500 km (1,554 miles) from the nearest coastline. Signs and silk kebabs seem to make this city feel Central Asia; However, the majority of the city's population is Han.

Do not miss Overnight in a yurt with a local Kazakh minority in the nearby Tian Shan Mountains. This area looks more like the Swiss Alps, with its towering mountains and lakes, from somewhere in central China. Spend some time hiking, horseback riding, or just relax and soak in the views.

Almost there. It may be remote, but Urumqi is served by a number of regional airlines. Come to Beijing, where you can take a regional plane or explore your train travel schedule in relax for 33 hours. Prefer an adventure to plan it?

4. Madagascar

How far is it? 14.318km from Toronto | 9,042km from London 10,099km from Sydney

Why is it worth doing? Well, this is the fourth largest island in the world. But you will find it harder to find a wilder and more biologically diverse place. Wild scenery, village culture, beach-Madagascar may be an island but nothing small from it. From endless jungle filled with endemic plants, rare birds and rare animals, to white sandy beaches in the Malagasy islands and limestone karst formations of Ankarana, the island is a natural explosion at every turn. Cut from mainland Africa 165m years ago, Madagascar evolved separately, causing many species to be unique and endemic.

Do not miss this hands-down Superstar from this wild show is an endangered lemur, where 90 percent of the extant global population is found only here.

Almost there. If you want a challenge, the ship is available from Toamasina Madagascar on the east coast to Mauritius via Réunion. However, with regular flights from Paris to Antananarivo, we will not hold it if you choose to fly! Prefer an adventure to plan it?

5. Lake Baikal, Russia

How far is it? 9.176km from Toronto | 6,567km from London 10,561km from Sydney

Why is it worth doing? Located in the south-central part of Siberia, not far from the Mongolian border and surrounded by mountains, wild forests and rivers, Baikal is an area of ​​extraordinary and amazing natural beauty. It is the oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world, containing approximately 20% of the world's undefined surface water. Actually, the water contains more water than that of the Great Lakes. It also includes the most obvious of all lakes, and is considered the oldest in the world at the age of 25m years.

Do not miss This lake is home to over 2,000 species of plants and animals. Two-thirds of them can not be found anywhere else in the world, such as a nerpa without ear - one of the world's freshest water seal species.

Almost there. The three main lines of access to Baikal are Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude, and Slyudyanka. While you can get to Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude by plane, most travelers choose the Trans-Siberian railway line. Prefer an adventure to plan it? Let others handle the details.