Experience Days for Him: 12 Unusual Activity Gifts for Men

Experience Days for Him: 12 Unusual Activity Gifts for Men

  • SEP 19, 2018
  • CATEGORY: GIFT GUIDES
  • WRITTEN BY: Admin

We list twelve of our top gifts for men—including unusual activities, cool experiences, and special gift vouchers just for him.

Hello, and welcome to Activity Gifts’ guide to our top twelve experience days for men. Here, we’ve gathered together our absolute favourite men’s activities—including gift ideas your boyfriend, husband, dad, brother or bestie will love, whatever their interests.

We know how difficult shopping for men can be—of course, they’re often no help at all! You usually have to make do with vague hints, and you’ve no idea whether your gift will actually be appreciated and enjoyed. Buy him clothes or some new gadget, and there’s every chance he’ll never wear or use it—so what’s a gift-shopper to do?

Well, at Activity Gifts, we believe we’ve found the answer! Why give him yet another thing (he’s too many already!) when you could give an epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience day instead!? Unlike a conventional gift, an Activity Gifts voucher is a chance to do something cool; to make a dream reality or discover a brand-new hobby. It’s a gift for him that says, ‘c’mon boy, get off the sofa and do something incredible—it’s on me’.

So, if you want to put a huge smile on his face this Christmas, birthday, Father’s Day or anniversary—stick with us. To browse our full range of gifts for men, you can head straight over to our Activity Gifts for Him section now.

Otherwise, keep reading as we reveal our top twelve below…

Why give an experience day for him?

It’s a good question, so before we get into our top twelve activity gifts for the lucky man in your life, let’s explain why experiences really do make the best presents of all.

Here goes…

Every experience is unique

Yes, you may be able to buy two men an identical voucher, but their experiences will be totally their own. They’ll never have another gift like it. Even if you buy them the same hot air balloon ride or afternoon tea every year—they’ll spot, discover, laugh about something new every time.

Activity gifts make great memories

When all’s said and done, what are we left with? Though we may cling to a few treasured possessions, it’s our memories that we really hold precious. I mean, d’you think he’ll remember that toiletries set as long or as fondly as, say, a paragliding experience or go karting day with his mates? It might smell nice, but there’s no competition.

Gift experiences help him discover new interest

Many of us do the same things week in week out. We wake up, we go to work, we come home, eat dinner, watch TV, and so forth. When routine takes over, it can be difficult finding time to try new things or discover new places. On the contrary, an activity gift could be an opportunity to try something totally new. And who knows? Maybe he’ll discover a lifelong passion.

He buys the ‘things’ he wants himself

Men (and we’re sure plenty of women) have a habit of going out and buying the things they want or need—even if it would make a very convenient gift for a certain long-suffering gift shopper! They’re much less likely, however, to book an epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience without the gentle encouragement of your Activity Gifts voucher.

Experiences are a chance to spend time together

Often, the thing men want most in the whole wide world is simply more time spent with the people they love. Think about it—if you’ve moved away from home, perhaps for university or a new job, aren’t the best Father’s Day gifts the ones that say, ‘let’s do something cool together, pops’?

There’s an experience for every type of man

Gone are the days when a man was expected to be one thing and one thing only. Lately, blokes are free to embrace all kinds of masculinity, and our diverse selection of activity gifts reflects the freedom to be and enjoy whatever he likes. From spa days to sword fighting—there really is an experience gift for every type of man.

Well, we hope that makes it nice and clear—a new experience is the ultimate gift for him—and that’s a fact! Now, without further ado, let’s get stuck into our top twelve…

Activity Gifts’ Top 12 Experience Days for Him

Monster Truck Driving

Price: from £159


We’re starting our list with some of the butchest, most macho machines on earth—monster trucks! These insane vehicles are an export from our friends across the pond—and only the Americans could have come up with something so OTT! During one of our monster truck driving experiences, the man in your life can get behind the wheel of a real mean machine and take it for a spin on a fun grass circuit. He’ll discover what it’s like to pilot eight tons of V8 American muscle, before driving right over a couple of cars!

Zorbing Experience

Price: from £70


Now, we’ll be honest here, there aren’t many things in life we like more than zorbing. I mean, it’s a prime example of humans doing things that just plain daft, all for a bit of a giggle—and at Activity Gifts, we believe that’s worth celebrating! So—just in case you aren’t already familiar—zorbing is the sport of climbing inside a giant inflatable hamster ball and rolling down a hill. Sound good? Of course it does, and we’ve zorbing vouchers that make perfect (and let’s face it, ridiculous) gifts for him every time.

Helicopter Tours

Price: from £30


Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away! Oh yes, if you’re looking for an experience day for him that feels extra special, a helicopter flight is the way to go. With an Activity Gifts voucher, he could take to the skies in the most glamourous aircraft of them all—ordinarily reserved for celebs, VIPs and the like. High above the clouds and feeling like royalty, he’ll enjoy a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the landscape far below—perhaps even gaining a new perspective on a place he’s known his entire life.

Supercar Experiences

Price: from £39


Guys like fast cars—at least, lots of them do—so our list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Activity Gifts’ range of supercar experiences. Each of these in an opportunity for your petrolhead husband, boyfriend, dad or brother to get behind the wheel of one (or more!) of the world’s most exotic vehicles. Think stunning Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and Aston Martins, all at their bedroom-wall-poster, head-turning best. And with professional driving tuition, he can take his favourite for a spin round one of several exciting circuits nationwide.

Paintballing

Price: from £13


Nothing brings out a man’s inner Rambo quite like paintballing, and we’ve a great choice of epic combat games he and his mates will love—including basic entry + paintball packages and even zombie apocalypse survival adventures. Perfect for a day out with the lads, a teen’s birthday party, or—naturally—a competitive, pre-beers, stag do activity. So, if you know a man who fancies himself a bit of a sharpshooter or a PlayStation military tactician—it’s time he was put to the test. Surprise him with a paintballing experience day, today!

Fishing Trips

Price: from £100


Here’s one for the man who enjoys a bit of peace and quiet in the Great Outdoors—the bloke who’ll happily spend a day on the water regardless of what (or what never) bites. Still, even if he’s never had much luck fishing, a trip with a pro may well improve his chances! At Activity Gifts, we’ve a variety of fishing experiences—including half and full day expeditions, introductions to fly fishing and Scottish salmon fishing. Vouchers make thoughtful gifts for the amateur fisherman in your life, or the man who simply loves to be in nature learning new things.

Off Road Driving Experiences

Price: from £29


That’s right, we’re back in the driving seat again. This time, however, it’s at the controls of a rugged, go-anywhere 4x4. Perhaps you know the owner of a certain Chelsea tractor—a driver who rarely puts his sophisticated off-road systems to good use on the school run. Well, how’s about setting him a brand-new challenge? During an off-roading experience from Activity Gifts, he’ll receive professional 4x4 tuition while negotiating a course that’s by turns steep, slippery, muddy—and so on. He’ll learn to overcome impossible obstacles and take away tips that’re sure to come in handy on the wilds of South West London and beyond.

Whitewater Rafting

Price: from £45


A classic extreme activity, white water rafting also makes an unforgettable experience gift for him—so long as he doesn’t mind getting wet! The United Kingdom is home to some of Europe’s most exciting rivers and rapids, and there’s no better way to see them than from aboard a wet’n’wild inflatable raft. There’s room for the whole gang too, so why not make this a bonding experience to remember? Together, you’ll fearlessly paddle your way over drops, weirs, boilers, stoppers and powerful eddies—before returning to shore exhausted, happy and very, very wet.

Wine Tasting Experiences

Price: from £23


Some men enjoy the finer things in life, and with that in mind, let’s turn to wine tasting. Yes, this one’s an experience day for the gentleman of refinement—the connoisseur who appreciates the subtleties of grape variety and terroir, or else just a lovely bottle of plonk. In our wine tasting section, you’ll find several great gifts for wine-lovers—including champagne tasting for two in London (he’d have to bring you along surely!), expert-led wine courses, and a lesson on pairing wine and food. It’s a classy gift for men that we’ll raise a glass to any day.

Indoor Skydiving

Price: from £180


So, he’s a bit of a thrill-seeker, eh? Even so, leaping out of a plane at however many thousand feet can be a little daunting for anyone—better to start with an indoor skydive and see how he feels, we think. These take place inside a vertical wind tunnel—which is essentially a big tube with a fan at the bottom. Inside, he’ll experience the ‘weightlessness’ of freefall while an instructor guides his position in the air flow. With practice, indoor skydivers can perform jaw-dropping aerial manoeuvres and tricks—though he’s more likely to resemble a carrier bag in an updraft to begin with! A great day out all the same.

Men’s Spa Treatments

Price: from £48


These days, the spa is a haven for both sexes, and there’s never been a better time for blokes to get pampered. Not only is a trip to the spa a wonderfully relaxing, restorative experience—it could also lead to a longer and happier life. The health benefits of reduced stress are countless—plus, the ladies love a man who takes good care of himself! At Activity Gifts, we’ve a terrific range of spa days and spa breaks—including those that have been specifically designed for men, like this one offered at Birmingham’s Vibro Suite.

A Hawking Experience

Price: from £78


Mankind has been using birds of prey to hunt for thousands of years, and during this incredible experience day, your favourite bird-lover can become part of this ancient tradition. He’ll learn to fly hawks to and from his gloved arm during a ramble through the Great British countryside—on the hunt for rabbit, pheasant and other game. He’ll discover the unique connection that exists between a well-trained hawk and its master—and maybe make a new feathered friend himself!

Happy Gifting!

Well, there you have! Twelve unusual gift ideas for him that’ll go down a treat, whatever the occasion. Of course, when it comes to experience days for men, our list is by no means exhaustive—and if you haven’t found quite what you’re looking for here, please do check out the full range in our Activity Gifts for Him category.

We hope we’ve proven to you that experiences really do make the best gifts for him—whether you’re surprising your boyfriend, husband, dad, brother or best mate this Christmas, birthday, Father’s Day or special anniversary. They’re exciting, they’re unique, they’re totally unforgettable—and there’s one for every type of man in your life.

At Activity Gifts, our friendly team are on hand to answer all your gifting questions and queries. We’d absolutely love to hear from you—so if you’ve any comments or recommendations concerning the perfect gifts for him—please get in touch via the comments section below!

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