What makes an experience gift land
The best experience is one they'd never book for themselves but would love to be booked onto. Start with where they live, then what they enjoy, then who they'd go with.
Before you choose, ask yourself: Where are they? A tour in their own city is easier to say yes to. Who are they going with: on their own, as a couple, or with the kids? Does the date matter? Many tours are booked for a set day, so check with them first, or pick a tour whose page shows flexible cancellation.
Experience gift ideas
For food lovers: a food or market tour, tasting their way around a part of town they think they know; a cooking class, so the gift keeps going at home.
For couples: a sunset or harbour cruise; a cooking class for two; a scenic flight or hot air balloon ride, for a big anniversary.
For the outdoorsy: a guided walk or day hike somewhere they haven't been; a kayaking or snorkelling tour.
For animal lovers: a wildlife sanctuary tour; whale watching, in season.
For families: a wildlife park or aquarium experience the kids will remember.