Celebrate this special occasion with an experience for you to enjoy together. On their 65th birthday try something new and exciting, or visit somewhere you've been dreaming of for years. From instructed kayaking and stand up paddleboarding lessons to hotel getaways all around the world, the options are endless.
65th birthdays are an exciting milestone and should be celebrated with fervour and gusto! 65 marks the age when many people retire from their jobs and begin enjoying some much-needed leisure time with family and friends. 65th birthdays are a time to celebrate what has been achieved in life, plan for the future, and most importantly- have fun! 65 brings with it a newfound sense of freedom.
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At 65, people begin doing the things they want, when they want and how they want. Many take up new hobbies, many travel the world and many get adventurous in nature. 65 is the age to explore and try new things and that is why an experience is the best 65th birthday gift! An experience is perfect 65th birthday gift for those looking to explore the world and live out their adventurous side.
Experiences are fun, exciting, memorable occasions with the ability to change lives and create memories that will last forever. It is a great way to show someone that you care about them, their happiness and their future. 65-year-olds will love the gift of experience because not only does it allow them to try something new, but they will also feel valued and appreciated because you took the time to figure out what they like to do. When it comes to experiences the possibilities are endless.
A 65th birthday experience could be anything from skydiving to race car driving, wine tasting to river cruising or maybe even having their favourite meal cooked by the best chef in town. When choosing an experience, it's important that you consider their likes and interests and gift them something that would make them happy and live out their dreams.
Experiences don't need to be expensive either- there are so many affordable options out there for 65th birthdays! From cooking classes in their hometowns to taking up interests like bushwalking, travelling the world or photography, there are options for everyone.
To help inspire you on your quest to find the perfect 65th birthday experience, we have carefully crafter a list of our favourite 65th birthday gift ideas!
65th Birthday Gift Ideas for Her
A 65th birthday is a perfect opportunity to treat your mum, grandmother, sister or friend to an experience she will treasure forever. These experiences should be sentimental, personal and something she will remember for years to come.
Food And Drink Experiences
A High Tea River Cruise is a wonderful 65th birthday present for any woman who loves the finer things in life. For one lavish afternoon, she will enjoy a decadent spread of finger sandwiches, tea and pastries as she sails along crystal clear waterways. Invite her nearest and dearest friends and family and turn this into a birthday celebration fit for a queen. Another food inspired gift experience is a homestyle cooking class. We know that food is the heart and soul of life and 65-year-olds often find immense value in preparing and sharing a meal with loved ones.
A homestyle cooking class is a fun, exciting way to learn new culinary skills and discover the art of cooking traditional food. Whether it's refining the art of rolling Vietnamese rice paper roll, learning to make pasta from scratch or perfecting the perfect curry sauce, a cooking class is a fun, exciting gift that will be treasured and enjoyed for years to come.
The perfect meal is always paired with the perfect drink. A wine tasting in one of the world's best wine regions such as the Napa Valley, USA or Burgundy, France is a 65th birthday gift your loved one will never forget. Not only will they be able to experience the best wines in the world and learn all about winemaking but they'll also have an opportunity to visit some of these beautiful wine regions while exploring new cultures and meeting new people along the way!
Travel Gift Experiences
If your 65 year old loves history and literature, why not take her on a historic walking tour? Walking tours combine the joy of walking with learning about a city's history and its literature in an interactive way. She'll hear fascinating stories from her tour guide and learn about the history of the world around her. Whether it’s learning about ancient history at sites like Pompeii, exploring the great wall of China, visiting wild west frontier towns or walking in the footsteps of literary giants like Hemmingway and Fitzgerald, she will love this insightful experience.
A guided museum tour is another great option. Accompanied by an expert guide she can tour sights such as the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City or explore ancient cave drawings in Southern France and witness some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating treasures. These tours go far beyond the academic aspect of history and will give her a greater insight into the world around her and its culture. The world is full of wonders and a guided tour is an amazing way to learn more about it!
65th Birthday Gift Ideas For Him
Many men are excited about reaching 65 and they're up for trying something new. If your father, grandfather, husband or brother is looking to get adventurous this year, a 65th birthday adventure may be just what he needs. 65th birthday experiences for men are usually a lot of fun, and allow them to try something new. 65th birthdays are all about reflecting on your past life through the present- so make sure that whatever you choose it’s the thing he's been dying to do! Driving experiences are a fantastic gift option and perfect for any man who loves cars, speed or fast driving!
There are many high-octane drives available that will leave him feeling like a professional race driver. A fast-paced drive in one of the world’s finest sports cars will see him reaching phenomenal speeds in a Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini! As he tackles the twists and turns of a professional race track, he will be filled with adrenaline and left with an unforgettable feeling of invincibility.
Driving experiences aren’t just about speed- they're also a great opportunity to learn how to handle motor vehicles in extreme conditions! A V8 Buggy or Quad Bike Tour is a 65th birthday gift that will give him full-throttle fun. He'll race through a variety of terrain, drive up steep hills and soar over obstacles for one adrenaline-filled adventure!
Speaking of soaring, a flying lesson is a fantastic gift that will let him see the world from an entirely new perspective. It may sound crazy but 65-year old’s are some of the best candidates to pilot a plane. They have seen so much in life that they know what they want from this experience.
A private flying lesson will send him high into the skies in an agile, lightweight aircraft or hopping into an extraordinary flight simulator to experience what it feels like to fly. The iconic feeling of defying gravity is like nothing he will have experienced before and a memory that will last a lifetime. They say men love their food and this couldn't be more true.
If your father, grandfather, husband or brother is a foodie, why not treat him to an exciting (and tasty) culinary experience! A barbeque-inspired cooking class will see him mastering the art of the grill and making some of the tastiest dishes he's ever eaten. He'll learn how to prepare and cook a variety of BBQ dishes from juicy burgers, to succulent ribs and spicy buffalo wings.
For men with a sweet tooth, a dessert masterclass is a sensational option! He will learn how to bake and decorate elaborate, mouth-watering desserts that are sure to impress. The best part about this masterclass is that he'll be able to lick the bowl and the spoon along the way and devour his delicious creations at the end!
65th Birthday Gift Ideas For Couples
A 65th birthday may seem like just another day, but this is an exciting time for couples as both partners have lived 65 years! A couples-inspired gift experience is fantastic for those dynamic duos that have both reached 65 and are looking to try something new. Sharing an experience with a loved one is not only fun but also it gives them the opportunity to create memories together that will last forever.
A holiday tailored for two is the ultimate gift experience that will have them talking for years to come. Whether it's a short getaway to a luxurious destination, a European river cruise or an African safari, a vacation with a loved one is the perfect 65th birthday gift for couples. A tailored holiday can be as adventurous or relaxing as they want it to be and there are endless options out there. You could choose somewhere new for them to visit or go back to somewhere special that holds sentimental value.
A romantic boat excursion on Sydney Harbour or Venice's Grand Canal is another phenomenal option. As they sail the waters and experience all the sights of Sydney or Venice, they'll have time to reminisce of 65 years and all the happy memories they've made. A tranquil gondola ride is another marvellous way to explore Venice, Sydney or any other water bound city. As they glide along the crystal clear waterways and through picture perfect canals, they’ll feel like they're floating through their favourite fairy-tale!
For couples who love action and adventure why not give them a thrilling day out? A helicopter experience for two is a brilliant way to see a city in full panorama. With this 65th birthday present, they'll have time to appreciate the worlds natural beauty from above!
Alternatively, a tandem skydiving experience will completely blow them away and guaranteed to be the most memorable jump of their life. As they free-fall through the clouds they’ll feel invincible and their bond will be stronger than because it goes without saying- they'll only have each other to count on. For something less death-defying, ice skating or rollerblading are two fantastic option. It may have been years or even decades since they last put on some skates but now could be the perfect time to test out their skills! They might remember how much fun it was as a child and may even find that they're still pretty good.
A 65th birthday isn't complete without a little bit of pampering and what better place to do that than at a couple’s spa? A couple’s spa package will allow them to relax and unwind in style. They'll be able to take part in a variety of treatments including body wraps, massages, mud baths and facials! Then they can finally put their feet up for some quiet time with a relaxing massage or a pampering pedicure. A few hours together in this tranquil sanctuary will be just what they need to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to take on another 65 years of life.
Gift Vouchers
With so many experiences to choose from it can be hard selecting just one. If you're not sure which experience they'll love most, a Gifting Owl gift voucher is a fantastic option. A Gifting Owl gift voucher gives the lucky giftee the ability to choose when, where and what their birthday experience is. They can peruse Gifting Owl’s extensive range of experiences and select their favourite experience at a time suited to them. With everything from adrenaline charged activities like skydiving, hot air ballooning and hiking to more subdued experiences like spa days, cooking classes and sightseeing tours, your giftee will be spoilt with choice.
A 65th birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate with the people that matter most. Whether you want to spoil them, surprise them or treat them, a gift experience is the perfect 65th birthday gift. Not only is a gift experience a thoughtful and meaningful gift but it is also giving that special someone the opportunity to indulge in something they've always wanted to try. We hope this list of 65th birthday gift experiences has inspired you on your quest to find the best birthday gift. For more 65th birthday gift ideas, head to the explore section of Gifting Owl's website and check out the hundreds of experiences on offer.
