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Christmas 2025: Best Experience Gifts for Adventure Seekers

by Editorial Team | 11.10.2020 | OUR ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE

Are you shopping for a Christmas gift for an adrenaline-seeking adventure lover? If the answer is yes, you've come to the right place. We’ve pulled together our guide to experience gifts which are sure to amaze them. From reaching great heights in a hot air balloon, to getting back to nature on a kayaking trip, we’ve got a fantastic range of gifts for those who live an adventure. Whoever you’re shopping for and whatever they’re into, you can guarantee these experiences will live long in the memory (and isn’t that the best gift of all?).

A Skydiving Experience

On the more extreme side of the experience gift spectrum, you’ll find skydiving. If you know someone who’s ever shown an interest in jumping out of an airplane at 18,000 feet, this once-in-a-lifetime event is sure to make their day, their year, and probably their whole life. The views you get that high up are pretty swell – so this could be one to tick off your bucket list, too.

Ride-Along Experience

We all know someone who lives for motorsports. And for that person, a racing experience could really light up their Christmas. Just think of the expression of fearful wonder on their face as they’re speeding around a circuit in the racecars they’ve only ever seen on TV. With a range of sporty models available, this experience will also be a big hit for anyone who loves life in the fast lane.

Helicopter Ride

You might think you’ve seen everything there is to see in your city – but a helicopter ride can reveal a whole new side of the place you call home. Soaring over local landmarks in classy style, a helicopter ride is the ideal experience gift for someone who already has everything – or perhaps a couple celebrating a special day.

Scuba Diving

Did you know that once you get below 10 meters underwater, you can’t see the colors red or yellow? Buy a scuba diving adventure for someone and that’s the kind of fact they’ll be reeling off for years to come. With trained experts guiding them every step of the way, this experience gift is suitable for first-timers and scuba veterans alike.

Paintball

Another popular experience gift idea is paintballing. Fun-filled and adrenaline-fueled, this adventure is suitable for anyone who has a passion for action movies and a Hans Zimmer score on repeat in their head. On top of the satisfaction of splattering friends in a patchwork of color – all in the name of “healthy competition” - paintballing is also good for team-building among a band of brothers or sisters.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

Experiences don’t come much more awe-inspiring than a hot air balloon ride. Great for couples who are marking a special moment, this type of adventure is all about living in the present – as you soar 1,000 feet above ground, taking in the promise of sunrise or the beauty of sunset.

Kayaking

Kayaking can be a fun and surprisingly therapeutic adventure gift. One of the best gifts for sports lovers among us, kayaking will teach them how to navigate through choppy waters as they wonder whether it’s started raining or their paddling is out of sync. This person doesn’t need to be an expert kayaker – instructors will be on hand to show them the ropes as they head out onto the water.

Adventure Trip

Instead of an experience, why not go a step further with a getaway? Whoever you decide to buy an adventure gift for, it’s sure to be well received. You could even get in on the action too by reserving a romantic vacation for you and your partner – or organizing a road trip for you and a bunch of friends.

Backpack

This 36L lightweight outdoor backpack is made from durable nylon with padded, breathable straps for comfort. Designed for organization and portability, it suits hiking, travel, and cycling.

Waterproof Smart Watch Activity Tracker

The smartwatch with the 200mAh polymer lithium battery, only takes 2 hours to charge and can be used for 7 days or 30 days standby time, much longer than most traditional watches.

Portable Grill

From fold-and-go designs to adjustable charcoal trays and spacious cooking surfaces, these portable grills bring big flavor to your backyard, campsite, or picnic.

Anti-theft Wallet Passport Holder

With all the concerns about identity theft today and with the transition to credit and debit cards with embedded RFID chips, now was the time to step up and convert your old leather wallet for a newer RFID blocking one - Anti-theft RFID Blocking Armor!

Luggage

Friends who travel a lot for business or pleasure will appreciate this wheeled luggage set, which makes dashing to boarding flights a breeze. It also has an impact-resistant polymer shell to keep belongings safe from bumpy flights and rough handling.