The Best Experience Day Gifts for Him (UK): Four Ideas He Will Never Forget
Stuck for a gift for him? Four experience days from Into the Blue, from supercar drives to flying lessons and tanks, starting at £39, with honest tips.
Driving Legends Experience
Pick one, two or three cars from a huge fleet.
- The lowest starting price
- Huge choice of cars
- Choice of circuits
Lamborghini Gallardo Thrill & Free Hot Lap
Six miles in a V10 Lamborghini at 25+ circuits.
- Six miles at the wheel
- Free passenger hot lap
- 25+ circuits to choose from
Spartan Tank Driving Warwickshire
Drive a real armoured Spartan on a private showground.
- A genuinely different gift
- Private showground
- Passenger and add-on options
.jpg)
30-Minute Flying Lesson (25+ Airfields)
Take the controls of a real plane with an instructor.
- 25+ airfields nationwide
- Available all year
- Suitable from age 14
Some men are almost impossible to buy for. They already have the gadgets, the aftershave and more socks than they'll ever wear. An experience day is a different kind of present: a day out, a story to tell and a memory that lasts far longer than another jumper.
Into the Blue is a UK experience gift company with thousands of days out, from driving and flying to adventure and food. We've picked four popular experiences for different budgets and personalities.
Ways to save at Into the Blue
- Several experiences are on offer, with savings of up to 66% on some driving days
- A free instant e-voucher by email, handy if you've left it late
- 365-day exchange on valid, unused vouchers, if he'd rather do something else
- See today's offers at Into the Blue
The four experiences side by side
| Driving Legends | Lamborghini Thrill | Spartan Tank Driving | 30-Minute Flying Lesson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Car lovers on a budget | Supercar fans | Something different | Dreamers who want to fly |
| Price | From £39 | From £49 | From £119 | From £119 |
| Where | Choice of circuits | 25+ circuits nationwide | Near Rugby, Warwickshire | 25+ airfields nationwide |
| Minimum age | See listing | 17, full licence | 18, full licence | 14 (under-18s with an adult) |
| When | Weekdays (weekends extra) | March to November | February to November | All year, weather permitting |
Get our best buying guides
New reviews, price drops and deals we trust, sent straight to your inbox. No spam.
What to look for in an experience gift
- His interests. Petrolhead, adrenaline junkie or quietly curious? Pick something he'd talk about for weeks.
- Location. Check there's a venue within a sensible drive. Nationwide experiences give the most choice.
- Requirements. Many driving experiences need a full licence, and some have height and weight limits. Check these before you buy.
- Season. Track days usually run from spring to autumn, so a Christmas gift might be used in the new year.
- Voucher validity. Look at how long the voucher lasts and whether weekends cost extra.
- Flexibility. If you're not sure, choose a flexible voucher or one you can exchange.
What do customers say about Into the Blue?
Into the Blue scores 4.4 out of 5 from around 980 reviews on Trustpilot. Customers often praise the easy booking process and helpful customer service. The most common complaints are slow email replies and occasional problems booking with partner venues.
Our tip: book the date as early as you can after the voucher arrives, especially for weekends and summer dates, which fill up fast.
So, which experience should you buy?
Go for Driving Legends if you want a great gift for a car lover without spending much.
Go for the Lamborghini Thrill if he's dreamt of driving a supercar.
Go for Spartan Tank Driving if he's the type who has done everything else.
Go for a Flying Lesson if he's ever wondered what it's like to fly a plane.
Not quite right? See all Christmas experience gifts at Into the Blue
Common questions
How long are Into the Blue vouchers valid?
It depends on the experience, so check the "When is it available" details on each listing before you buy.
What if he doesn't like the experience I chose?
Into the Blue offers a 365-day exchange, as long as the voucher is still valid and hasn't been booked with the venue. Physical gifts and gift tins can't be exchanged.
Can I get a voucher in time for Christmas?
Yes. Choose the e-voucher option at checkout and it's emailed to you instantly, for free.
Do driving experiences need a licence?
Most do. The Lamborghini and tank drives in this guide need a full driving licence. Check each listing for age, height and weight limits.
Is there an extra cost on the day?
Some drives offer an optional damage waiver. For the Lamborghini Thrill, it's £34 on the day.
Related guides
- The Best Retro Football Shirts
- The Best Men's Overshirts and Layers
- How to Start a Lemax Christmas Village
Prices, offers and ratings can change, so check the latest price before you buy. If you buy through our links, Savified may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep our guides free.
- We researched popular options sold by major UK retailers.
- We compared features, specifications and verified buyer reviews.
- We checked prices across several stores so you can see where it is cheapest.
Driving Legends Experience
Driving Legends lets him choose one, two or three cars from an enormous fleet, then drive three miles in each at a circuit of his choice. The line-up runs from hypercars and single-seaters to rally cars, movie cars, and even ambulances, buses and classic Minis.
Vouchers are for weekdays, and he can pay to upgrade to weekends or higher-end cars when he books.
✓What We Like
- The lowest starting price
- Huge choice of cars
- Choice of circuits
- Upgrade options when booking
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Weekday voucher (weekends cost extra)
- Short drives per car
Lamborghini Gallardo Thrill & Free Hot Lap
This is the classic supercar gift. He'll drive a Lamborghini Gallardo for six miles, with its 5.0-litre V10 and 530bhp, at his choice of more than 25 circuits around the UK. A free high-speed passenger hot lap is included.
Drives run on selected dates from March to November. He'll need a full licence and to be at least 17, and there are height and weight limits.
✓What We Like
- Six miles at the wheel
- Free passenger hot lap
- 25+ circuits to choose from
- Great value from £49
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Season runs March to November
- Optional £34 damage waiver on the day
Spartan Tank Driving Warwickshire
For the man who has done it all, how about driving a tank? This experience puts him in control of an Alvis Spartan tracked vehicle on a private showground near Rugby.
Passenger places and extra driving add-ons are available. Dates run from February to November, and weekends book up quickly.
✓What We Like
- A genuinely different gift
- Private showground
- Passenger and add-on options
✕What to Keep in Mind
- One location, near Rugby
- Minimum age 18 with a full licence
30-Minute Flying Lesson (25+ Airfields)
A trial flying lesson is a brilliant gift for anyone who's ever looked up at a plane and wondered. With an instructor beside him, he'll take the controls for 30 minutes at one of more than 25 airfields around the UK.
Lessons run all year, depending on the weather. The minimum age is 14, so it can work for older teens too. For a longer flight, a 60-minute lesson is available from £199.
✓What We Like
- 25+ airfields nationwide
- Available all year
- Suitable from age 14
- No licence needed
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Weather can delay flights
- Weight limit of 14 stone in smaller aircraft
Savified publishes independent buying guides for UK shoppers. We research products, compare them across trusted UK retailers and keep prices up to date, so you can buy with confidence.
About Savified →
.jpg)