A visit to a canyon appears on many a bucket list and luckily there are many to explore. Providing sweeping panoramas, ever-changing landscapes and dramatic rock formations, it’s no wonder that hikers, photographers and nature lovers alike are drawn to these jaw-dropping beauties.

From Utah’s dramatic sandstone gorges to the rugged rocks of Iceland’s Fjadrargljufur, click through the gallery to find out how to visit 30 of our planet's most awe-inspiring canyons...