Scuba diving Iceland’s Silfra crevasse is an extreme adventure due to the cold temperatures, but it’s worth the experience for those brave enough to do it.

I look down into Iceland’s Silfra crevasse and I can feel the chill of the pristine glacial water drifting up toward my face. The water is crystal clear and I can see the jet black lava stone bottom 70 or 80 feet beneath the surface. A bucket list moment had finally arrived. I was diving in Iceland. It was time to plunge into some of the coldest and clearest water in the world.

Diving into the Silfra Iceland

When regular people dream of vacations they think of sunny beaches, warm weather and relaxation. Then there are scuba divers.

I have been a licensed scuba diver for the better part of my life.

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The HBO hit show “Game of Thrones” takes place in a world of fantasy, but dozens of the scenes were filmed at real medieval castles and in wild forests and craggy mountainsides across Europe and Iceland.

Google Earth captured images of 33 of these real-life places for fans of “Game of Thrones,” a series based on the books by author George R.R. Martin.

For instance, the above photo showing the Arena of Meereen — featuring Daario Naharis (actor Michiel Huisman), Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) and Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen) — was filmed at a bullring in Osuna, Spain.

But beware: Views of these scenes from Westeros’ seven kingdoms contain spoilers up through Season 6. [Read the Full Story About the Show’s Set Inspiration]

King’s Landing

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Ever since Bran Stark fell from the tower on that fateful day six years ago, people have been flocking to the places where Game of Thrones was shot. From the icy landscape of Iceland to the cobbled streets and heritage sites of Seville, Spain and the narrow lanes of Dubrovnik, Croatia, there are tours that take fans to all these places.

As the Bard said, the game is afoot. And by game, we’re talking about the one involving a certain ferrous throne. Game of Thrones fever is gripping the entire world, as it does every year since 2011. And in turn, tour operators have capitalized on GOT fever by organizing tours that take fans through all the major sites. Guides tell visitors about what key moments were shot at what site, bringing fans closer to the brutal world of Westeros.

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Iceland’s is replete with spectacular natural attractions and surreal landscapes that feature tall waterfalls, massive glaciers, therapeutic lagoons, hot geysers, and more.

10. Blue Lagoon

Winter is coming and that means it is time to start planning for your well-deserved year-end vacation. An ode to HBO’s beloved Game of Thrones (GoT) series, award-winning travel retailer, Flight Centre, has launched a series of GoT-themed tour packages for fans to get up close and personal with their favourite set locations. For those who really want to get into the spirit of winter, Flight Centre has also gathered a list of the top Christmas Markets around Europe for an unforgettable Yuletide encounter.

Immerse in the Song of Ice and Fire

King’s Landing, perhaps one of the most recognizable set locations, can be found in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Your guided tour will transverse scenic coastlines, medieval architectures and the magnificent Dominican Monastery and Museum.

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