Looking for the perfect gift to celebrate a special 18th birthday is easy on Gifting Owl. Select an experience you know they'll remember forever. From the thrill of skydiving to relaxing spa packages and getaways, there's something for everyone on their 18th birthday. If it's too hard to choose just one, send a gift voucher and let them choose!
Signifying the momentous first step into adulthood, the 18th birthday is a huge cause for celebration that takes place all over the world. Whilst it may seem like a daunting date for a young adult, the excitement and thrill surrounding the occasion outweighs it tenfold. It is by far the most significant coming-of-age celebration within Western culture, I mean who doesn’t remember their 18th birthday?
Not to mention all the lively festivities surrounding it! The date is such a pivotal moment in a young person’s life and people often strive to get a sentimental gift that truly commemorates its importance of it. While some prefer to stick to the classics with future heirlooms such as jewellery, watches, leather bags and other luxury goods, others tend to give gifts that signify adulthood such as an rizty bottle of alcohol or glassware set.
However, here at Gifting Owl we like to push the envelope just one step further by offering gifts in the form of one-of-a-kind experiences to truly remember the extraordinary day by. Whilst material gifts are by far and large the most common kind of birthday present, there is nothing quite like giving someone a truly unique day out unlike any they have experienced before. This is particularly special when you too plan to share this awesome experience with them! No matter what kind of recipient you may be buying for, Gifting Owl has a diverse range of gifts tailored to people of all different walks of life.
If you happen to know a special someone that is taking this memorable plunge into adulthood any time soon and you are at a loss for special gift ideas, fear not. We have carefully curated a list of fantastic suggestions intended to inspire your gift-giving for any and all 18th birthdays on the horizon. Whether you are a parent, family member, friend, colleague, or partner of the birthday star, Gifting Owl will undoubtedly have something that perfectly encapsulates your unique relationship with them and the significance of this huge occasion in their life. Brace yourselves, for we are about to eliminate all the stressful guess-work of gift-giving.
Breathtaking Views- Experiences From Above
Now, if this special someone is not an acrophobe, or rather, someone who bears the universal human fear of height, a truly spectacular recommendation would have to be skydiving. We’ve all been asked the notorious question of “Would you go skydiving?” many times before and it holds a prominent place on many a bucket list around the world.
There really is not a more symbolic way to make the foray into adulthood than by soaring from the clouds down to earth at ridiculous speeds before safely gliding to land. Not to mention all the breathtaking panoramic views from such astounding heights.
From marvelous locations such as Queenstown - Newzealand, Paraná - Brazil and even the one and only Grand Canyon, Gifting Owl boasts an impressive range of simply unforgettable (and hair-raising!) skydiving experiences. Only one question remains, will you be brave enough to go up with them? For the recipients that may desire a slightly more peaceful venture into the skies above a wonderful solution would be a splendid helicopter tour. This option affords your giftee all the time in the world to admire the brilliant birds-eye views as the spinning rotors effortlessly help glide you across the skies. Gifting Owl has got you covered with outstanding tours over the Sydney Harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, the dazzling city of Dubai, snowy Alaska and many more.
Alternatively, if you are buying for your partner, there is simply nothing more romantic than a scenic hot air balloon ride. The Greater Brisbane Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight Package might just be the answer you’re looking for. This blissful experience includes jaw-dropping panoramic sunrise views of the Great Dividing Range mountains, Brisbane city skyline, Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. Ocean Antics As we all know, 18 is a ripe youthful age filled with unparalleled energy and excitement, so why not match that by gifting them an exceptionally fun waterborne experience? Make a splash this year with the ultimate wet and wild day out!
Water Experiences
For a fast-paced thrill that an adrenaline junkee would require, consider the relentlessly heart-pumping whitewater rafting. Like a roller coaster without seat belts, this one is definitely not for the faint of heart. Fortunately, when we add seat belts and completely diminish the chances of falling overboard into oncoming rapids, the answer is simple; jet boating. Now mind you, this ocean experience is still bound to have riders screaming at the top of their lungs as their hair is swept back uncontrollably due to the ludicrous speeds these amazing water vehicles can reach.
The Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour is an iconic Queenstown experience as it zooms through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River resulting in a completely exhilarating ride.
Jet skiing is also another equally exciting option that puts your giftee in complete control of all the rapid action. Gifting Owl offers endless jet skiing fun with tours all around the world including the Whitsundays, Miami and France to name a few. On the other hand, if all this sounds a little too heart racing for the birthday recipient you had in mind, there is a plethora of other equally lively waterborne experiences including surfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, sailing, snorkelling and even scuba diving!
Diving is the ultimate way to get up close and personal with the underwater universe and would make for an appropriately magical gift for such a magical occasion. Getting Back to Nature From the avid outdoor adventurer to the nature lover, if your giftee falls anywhere in this spectrum, Gifting Owl has got you absolutely sorted with an extensive range of experiences that they are bound to adore.
Outdoor Experiences
Why not take them away from the stresses of everyday life with a refreshing hiking experience? This is the perfect excuse to get back to nature with a day out that they will undoubtedly love. From hearing the calming surround sound of the trees in the wind and the birds flying above to spotting flora and fauna that you really don't get the chance to see everyday, a hike does wonders for the mind. Located in Adelaide, the Nature And Wildlife Bushwalk is an inclusive day tour to the beautiful Morialta Conservation Park. The park offers an unspoiled wilderness that will bring out the natural explorer in anyone! Only 30 minutes from the city centre, the unforgettable hike across rock faces, gorges and seasonal waterfalls is led by an experienced and passionate local guide armed and ready with an impressive arsenal of knowledge on the area. To take it up a notch, the physically demanding rock climbing also makes for a fantastic excursion if they are up for the challenge. The most rewarding part of it all? Once getting to the top, the abseil down is just as fun, if not more!
Other adventurous options available on Gifting Owl include biking, off road driving, sandboarding and many other one-of-a-kind encounters. As for the animal lovers consider bird-watching tours, seal encounters, whale watching cruises and even swimming with dolphins! Aboard a 58 foot sailing catamaran, the enthusiastic crew will explain their love of dolphins as they brief your giftee on what to expect. Amazingly enough, the interaction can sometimes last over an hour as they play and frolic about the swimmers.
Spa Packages
Pampering needed? What better way of saying welcome to adulthood than with an all-inclusive spa day voucher? Now that your recipient is taking on all the new found serious stresses of being a grown-up, maybe a pampering is in order. From massages to facial treatments, these gifting vouchers are never going to go to waste. Even if they hate to admit it, who doesn't love a good pampering?
These experiences are not only a great way to blow your daily worry away, but are also considered great for health and wellbeing. If your giftee has Vietnam in their sights in the not too distant future, the Thap Ba Hot Spring & Mud Bath Spa Experience is an absolute must! If you’re still lost for gifting ideas, two great fool proof plans of attack for an 18 year old are either a mouthwatering food experience (have you seen how much food they can eat!) or a hotel getaway in which they can bring a friend or partner.
But no matter what you choose, at Gifting Owl we have removed all the stress and fears involved with gift-giving to ensure it all goes down smoothly. All of our extremely flexible gifting vouchers have a 3 year validity and are completely interchangeable, so there is absolutely no pressure on your decision and they can always swap it to something that they’d much prefer. Happy Gifting!
