Give the gift of adventure on their 35th birthday with a Gifting Owl experience gift voucher. Choose from plenty of unforgettable experiences including vineyard tours, whale watching, brewery tours, walking food tours, scuba diving and more. Don’t want to miss out on the fun? Add yourself to the booking and enjoy a day out together to celebrate their birthday!
A 35th birthday gift can be a thoughtful gesture from a family member, sister, or mother, and there are options for everyone. These experiences make for the perfect birthday gift, offering something truly memorable and tailored to the recipient. Whether she’s a foodie, he’s an adrenaline junkie, or they’re a creative soul, you’ll find something in our collection to suit every personality and interest.
Whilst the age of 35 is certainly not an official milestone birthday, it is still a momentous occasion that calls for some major celebration as it signifies the beginning of middle age. No longer can your parents get mad at your questionable life decisions. Hooray!
The mid-thirties is really a period of stepping into yourself and becoming a lot more comfortable with your identity and differences. A lot of people really begin to find their footing in life during the thirties. Despite this, there will always be people who dread the very idea of aging and all the things that come with it. For some, turning 35 is merely another step closer to the seemingly nightmarish 40. No matter at what end of the spectrum your friends and family may find themselves, a personal gift that they will always cherish is in order.
Here at Gifting Owl, we hold the belief that memories are more precious than material objects and that there’s really no present better than sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your lucky recipient. People love to spend time making memories rather than accumulating things, and these experiences offer just that. By the age of 35, you have seen all the traditional birthday gifts year after year at every birthday celebration, it’s time to mix it up.
Think outside of the box this year by choosing from our dynamic selection of unique experience gifts. Some of these experiences are inspired by popular culture or unique themes, making them even more special. These prove to be the perfect medicine for those fearing the big day ahead with many of these incredible options often allowing your giftee to set aside some time apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These gifts can really showcase just how much excitement and thrill they are yet to experience in their lifetime. A 35th birthday is also the perfect opportunity to help them tick off any of their bucket list items they haven’t had the chance to complete yet. Better yet, if the two of you have any in common, completing one together would be guaranteed to result in some truly special lifelong memories that the both of you will always treasure.
With thousands of extraordinary experiences available around the world, Gifting Owl makes it that much easier to buy for your giftee no matter where they may happen to be. One of our goals at Gifting Owl is to alleviate all the stress and worry often involved with gift giving by making our vouchers as flexible as possible. Valid for a whopping three years, Gifting Owl vouchers are fully exchangeable and experiences can be swapped online free of charge. So no matter what you may choose for your soon to be 35 year-old recipient in mind, there’s no pressure! For those who may still be scratching their heads over what to get, below we have compiled a list of wonderful experiences and suggestions bound to inspire you for many gifts to come! Many of these experience packages are filled with exciting activities or options, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Adrenaline Thrills
For those who fear the prospect of aging, birthdays and wrinkles, where else better to look than in our ‘Adrenaline Thrills’ category to remind them of all the thrill left to be had in their own lives and the youthful energy they still radiate. Be warned though, this selection of exhilarating experiences is not for the faint of heart. However, if they do happen to chicken out, they can always exchange it for a slower-paced adventure more to their liking and comfort zone. On the other hand, if you are buying for a distinguished adrenaline junkie that lives for the thrill, you are in safe hands. With a wide variety of electrifying bucket list favourites that are sure to have their hearts pumping out of their chest (just how they like it!) available in all corners of the globe, this may just be the perfect gift.
From the dizzying heights of Dubai to the lush rainforests of Jamaica, the stunning coastlines of Croatia to the jaw-dropping mountains of Nepal, there is no limit to where you may just find the next adrenaline thrill on Gifting Owl. Of all the frightening bucket list classics, one reigns supreme, an experience that automatically gives anyone who completes it bragging rights for life; Skydiving.
There is simply no better way to reintroduce some serious fast paced thrill into someone’s life than by sending them up to heights of 20,000 feet just to jump out of a moving plane. Reaching staggering speeds of 200km per hour as you plummet towards the earth below, skydiving is nothing short of an absolute feat. The experience even includes a personalised certificate in case their mates don’t believe them! From New Zealand to Las Vegas, Brazil to Dubai, we have some spectacular skydive destinations on offer that make for an incredible viewing experience at those mind-boggling heights. Only one question remains… will you be brave enough to join?
Ziplining For Everyone
If this is just a bit too extreme for your particular giftee, zip-lining and bungee jumping are fantastic alternatives that are much lower in not only altitude but also fear factor. The Zip Flyer Excursion in Pokhara, Nepal is a perfect example. Whilst it may not be the undertaking that skydiving is, this zipline is still sure to make many a guest scream at the top of their lungs. The impressive Zip Flyer is amongst the longest and steepest ziplines in the entire world with a vertical drop of 600 meters and a length of 1.8km. On a clear day, you can see the Himalaya mountains including the famous Annapurna range as you zoom by at speeds of up to 120km per hour.
Water Experiences
If anything with heights is off the cards, consider an action-packed water experience. White water rafting proves to be an immensely fun day out particularly when your friends are in the mix. Successfully navigating your way through intense rapids and drops with the pace of the water allowing for no time to stop and think is an extremely rewarding experience.
Just make sure your giftee is ready to get a little (a lot!) wet. Alternatively, for those with an equal need for speed but a strong desire to sit back and have someone else do all the work for them, a jetboating experience is the one. Featuring all sorts of wild manoeuvres and 360s, the Queenstown Jet Boat Tour thrills guests by zooming through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River. This ride is bound to have guests holding onto their seats as the driver puts all their impressive skills to the test. If you want to take it a step further and really gift them the spine-chilling moment they yearn for, have them take a swim with one of the ocean’s most feared predators, the great white shark.
If you happen to be buying for someone who’s in it more for the adventure, fear not, for we have got you covered, there is no limit to our incredibly diverse range of adventures. A great adventure makes for an even better story for years to come. It is these stories that make up some of our life’s highlights and fondest memories. Regardless of what your special recipient may be interested in, there’s something for everyone in this selection.
From hardcore tests of endurance to soft adventures fit for the whole family, this category caters to all walks of life. Just a few clicks away on Gifting Owl, thousands of adventures are out there for the taking. You could give them an adventure that is right in their own backyard or find that exotic gift on their upcoming travel trail far from home.
Hot Air Balloon Gift Experiences
If your giftee is one half of an inseparable couple, consider gifting the tremendously romantic activity of hot-air ballooning. There is nothing more serene than smoothly gliding through the morning skies above stunning landscapes only just waking up to the slowly rising sun. A scenic hot air balloon tour is a top tier gift idea for a budding couple as long as neither of them are acrophobic, or rather, terrified of heights. This tranquil ride that will allow for the two to bask in the company of one another whilst marvelling at the extreme beauty in every direction surrounding them. You can also choose a pair of experiences for friends or loved ones to enjoy together, making the celebration even more memorable.
With options available in Australia, Turkey, Israel, United Arab Emirates and more, they may just be in the right place at the right time to experience one of these breathtaking flights. A fast paced alternative would definitely be some of the marvelous helicopter flights available on our site.
Outdoor Adventures
For the outdoor adventurers consider some more physical activities such as kayaking, jet skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. These work perfectly as a fun day out with mates or family and provide hours of action-packed entertainment surrounded by beautiful nature. The Kayak With The Dolphins Tour in Byron Bay, Australia, is a prime example of just how astonishing these adventure tours can really be. Kayaking along the gorgeous coastline of Cape Byron guests will have the chance to get up close and personal with friendly bottlenose dolphins and discover just how inquisitive they can be. Sightings of sea turtles coming up for air and majestic humpback whales as they migrate through the beautiful bay aren’t unusual. Bush walks and hikes are also fantastic excuses to get them out of the house and exploring some truly postcard worthy landscapes and environments.
Wildlife Gift Experiences
Even if they may not be very experienced in the field of hiking, the unspoilt wilderness will bring out the natural explorer within them! If they happen to be an animal lover, look no further than a whale watching tour. These marvelous creatures will leave your giftee speechless as they leap from the depths of the ocean into the air before crashing back down in a furious splash of water. Watching some of the world’s largest mammals at play is something they will never forget. With seal and dolphin sightings also prevalent on these affordable tours, they are definitely a lot of bang for your buck.
Fortunately, Gifting Owl boasts a massive variety of whale watching tours all around the world including an astonishing option in Akureyri, Iceland. Here they operate in specially made boats that allow you to get closer to the whales and wildlife than any other boat can offer without disturbing them in their natural habitat! For a more intimate encounter with the astounding creatures of the ocean, a scuba tour is simply unbeatable. From the turtle reefs in Honolulu to Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, Mexico’s majestic sea caves to Turkey’s azure waters, Gifting Owl offers once-in-a-lifetime scuba experiences in some of the world’s best dive spots.
Food And Drink Experiences
If these options still seem unlike the particular friend you have in mind, an undeniable crowd-pleaser would have to be an exceptional culinary experience. A culinary experience is a great option and a popular choice for those who love to try new drinks and cuisines. No matter what kind of person you may happen to be buying for, there’s no doubt that they would love a personalised dining experience. Who doesn’t adore a wonderfully prepared meal perfectly paired with a delicious beverage. It’s near impossible to say no to. Everyone remembers their favourite food experiences in life, whether it was a luxurious fine dining restaurant or a delectable taco from a street food vendor, there’s no denying the importance of food. At Gifting Owl, we share this love affair and have a whole selection dedicated to some of the most unique dining experiences you have ever heard of.
In our wonderful ‘Authentic Culinary’ category you’ll find a variety of remarkably unique one-on-one dining experiences. With such a wide selection of cuisines to choose from, guests can expect to meet a friendly local and share a traditional meal together in their home. These gifting options offer priceless insights into the unique cultures of the proud and passionate hosts. From cooking authentic Muslim Mughlai food a mere 10 minutes away from the Taj Mahal to a gourmet seaweed tasting menu and foraging experience in Ireland, it’s never too late to learn more about some of the phenomenal cultures that help make this world so dynamic and interesting.
No matter what you happen to decide on, there’s zero pressure on the birthday gift itself due to our flexible vouchers. These vouchers are a perfect addition to any gift collection and make shopping for birthday gifts easy, whether you are shopping for a friend, family member, or colleague. Good luck and happy gifting!
The Emotional Impact of Gifts
Recipients are often thrilled and will smile when they receive an experience gift! Whether it’s a relaxing spa day, a fun getaway, or a flavourful cooking class, the emotional impact of a well-chosen gift can last forever. An experience gift is a special treat that shows how much you care.
