Everyone loves to receive a selection box at Christmas. A hamper full of delicious goodies you’d probably never buy for yourself.
Tinggly experience gifts for Christmas are a bit like that too, whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for him or the perfect gift for her. A wonderland of incredible hand-picked experiences that you could only normally dream about.
When you choose a Tinggly gift box as a present you’re gifting a whole world of unique and awe-inspiring experiences from right around the world.
Every gift box contains literally hundreds of one-of-a-kind experiences, adventures, and life-enhancing moments. And here’s the beauty, unlike many gift vouchers, every Tinggly experience gift comes with no expiration date. This means that the recipient has as long as they want to redeem their gift.
And in a world where concern for the environment is becoming the number one priority, all Tinggly gift experiences are completely sustainable – offsetting every experience’s carbon footprint by a whopping 200%, removing 33lbs (15kg) of plastics from the rivers, lakes, and oceans, and helping to actively install trash traps in the rivers of Bali.
Let’s take a closer look at 10 of the amazing environmentally-friendly experiences you’re likely to find inside the Tinggly Merry Christmas experience gift box:
Half-Day Zodiac Whale Watching Experience from Victoria, Canada.
There really is no experience quite like a close encounter with a whale, dolphin, or any other cetacean. Whales are social animals, they are curious, family-loving, and have long held a special place in the hearts of people with an empathic nature. It’s often said that whales greatly enrich the lives of those whom they come into contact with.
Off the west coast of Canada’s this great Tinggly experience allows you to get close up and personal with orcas, humpbacks, minke, and gray whales. In the company of hugely knowledgable naturalists, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the whale’s environment, their habits, their food preferences, and the danger which they face due to pollution and the encroachment of man on their natural habitat.
But it’s not just the thrilling experience of making contact with these fascinating animals that will wow you on this great experience, if the conditions are just right you’ll most likely encounter seals, porpoises, and sea-lions during this amazingly unique tour in the wild. This half-day mesmerizing experience is guaranteed to linger in your memory for years to come.
Sailing experience in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
The America’s Cup, the most thrilling sailing race in the world. This is a rare opportunity to jump onboard a genuine America’s Cup racing yacht and get busy helping the crew prepare for launch. This pristine 12-meter might be a little older than in its racing days, but this yachting beauty was built for speed, and she hasn’t forgotten that.
Sailing from Newport, Rhode Island this is your chance to get as involved in crewing the yacht as you feel comfortable with. You can help raise sails, perform sailing maneuvers, feeling the power of the ocean beneath the hull, and once back in port help lower the sails.
In the hands of a friendly, professional, and safety-conscious crew will invite you to explore the yacht at leisure, learn about the craft’s remarkable history. Or if you prefer just to sit on the deck and enjoy the views with the sea breeze in your hair, that’s fine too.
Passing the famous local landmarks of Narragansett Bay, the New York Yacht Club, Rose Island Lighthouse, and the Newport Pell Bridge. If you have some salt in your veins and love the thrill of the open water this is the experience of a lifetime and one you’re unlikely ever to forget.
Lava fields horseriding tour in Iceland
If you love horseriding and the great outdoors then the lava fields of Iceland won’t disappoint. You don’t get outdoors much greater than Iceland’s desolately remote lava flows. And there really is no better way to enjoy this ultimate outdoor experience than on the back of a hardy Icelandic pony who is totally suited for ambling this rugged terrain.
From your starting point at Mt. Helgafell volcano your experienced guide will lead you on a gentle trot through an almost lunar landscape while admiring stunning views of Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the distant Bláfjöll Mountains.
The scenery really is the star of the show here – and of course, your sure-footed mode of transport – your tour makes a spectacular journey past weirdly formed lava sculptures and other gems of natural beauty, towards the Kaldársel sheep corral.
Horseback really is the ideal way to explore this enchantingly magical island soaked in history and myth in equal volumes. Visit the places of trolls and mountain demons and magic and mysticism in the ever-peaceful isolated but unforgettable Icelandic landscape.
La Sagrada Familia guided experience in Barcelona
This super unique tour for two people is a must-do highlight of any visit to Barcelona, and an amazing gift idea for anyone with a love of architecture, history, and beautiful places. La Sagrada Family is the artist, designer, and architect Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece – started in 1883.
Ranking as one of the most iconic religious structures in all of Europe, the site attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. But don’t worry, on this privately guided tour you’ll get to skip the lines and enjoy perspectives unseen by many others.
Gaudi’s unique design style brought together a fusion of gothic and art nouveau, creating patterns of intricate geometry and delicacy. There are wonders hidden in every nook and cranny of the Basilica’s facade and interior, most notably the Nativity facade depicting the birth of Jesus, and the fantastical ceiling of the interior nave, looking more like the branches of a forest that the interior of a place of worship.
Beer, beer, and more beer, but don’t get the wrong idea, this is no pub crawl this is a unique tour of the city of Amsterdam with beer as its theme. Although Amsterdam is noted for its big brew houses such as Amstel, Heineken, and Grolsch, the city has a lot more to offer than just the big names from the world of beer. This is a tour for the real beer lover and those who constantly seek to unlock the doors of hidden and secret places.
Despite the tour starting at the gates of the original Heineken brewery, it then proceeds to wend its way through the atmosphere filled ancient streets of the city’s downtown area. It’s here that your guide will tell you of the influence cast by German and American brewers on Dutch beers, along with stories of the monks who brewed beer in this spot back in the 16th-century. You will have the option to explore a small local brewery in the city’s Red Light district, but if it doesn’t suit you, you can just give this small detour a miss.
However, the culmination of this fascinating yeast-based tour is the visit to the city’s huge beer hall where, with of over 200 beers to choose from, you’ll be spoiled for choice. This is a true beer lover’s heaven on earth. Once the formal tour is completed why not stay on a little longer and let your taste buds go wild.
A full day of relaxation at a Balinese spa in Indonesia
This is the ideal gift that everyone would thank you for, a full day’s immersion in the delights of a traditional Balinese spa. The Balinese – and Indonesians in general – are famed worldwide for the luxury pampering experiences they provide, and this is no exception.
This amazing spa session is set in the Bali Botanica, a deeply relaxing natural environment where a sense of peace seems permanently imbued and relaxation drips naturally from every surface, but most especially from the fingers of the Bali Botanica’s highly trained professionals therapists.
With views below of a lush verdant jungle, and the constant sound of running water and bird-song this resort is famed for its Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara massage, a process involving warm herbal oils being dripped onto the body’s key chakra points before being gently soothed into the skin. The aim of this treatment is to balance your energy flow and remove the harmful toxins from your system.
This incredible experience will be just the first in a full day of blissful bodily overdosing with herbal body scrubs, therapeutic massages, a full facial and neck massage, and finally a hair creme bath, all using only the most natural and healing ingredients.
The full day’s relaxation is only broken to allow you time for a delightful lunch in the spa’s highly-regarded restaurant.
Hot air balloon flight over Vilnius Old Town, Lithuania
The name Vilnius may not be first out of the lips of many travel-addicts, but it should be.
From the ground, the winding alleyways, the twisting cobble-stoned lanes, the secret courtyards, and every stumbled-upon backstreet churches hold all the qualities of a medieval fairytale. But seen from the air, in the basket of a hot-air balloon, the city takes on a whole new, stunning, and magical perspective.
Along with incredible views of the city’s red-tiled roofs, from the air, you’ll be rewarded with the greatest appreciation of the mix of Baroque, Neo-Classical, Renaissance, and Gothic architecture which go to make of this treasure of the north.
There are not many European capitals which allow balloon flights directly over the heart of the city center, thankfully the Lithuanian capital does.
Appreciate the expanse of the Cathedral and its giant public square, the greenery of the Bernardine gardens, the Gothic spires of the St. Ann’s Church, the majesty of Town Hall Square, the medieval university, and of the course, the splendid buildings and gardens of the Presidential Palace. A totally unique experience for a totally unique set of memories.
Evening dinner cruise for two in Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, the alluring beauty at the beating heart of Europe. A city of intrigue and of scandalous history, a city of mesmerizing architecture, and a city of lovers. The Hungarian capital is one of Central Europe’s most romantic cities, and there’s no better way to fully immerse yourself and a loved one in that spirit of baroque romance than with a dinner onboard a cruise ship on the waters of the majestic blue Danube.
Floating serenely through the city’s center is like floating through a fairytale landscape of palaces and castles. Over a romantic musical dinner, you can take in the sights of the historic Hungarian parliament buildings complete with its photogenic neo-classical turrets, the sumptuous domes of St. Stephen’s Basilica and a multitude of merchants’ houses which hark back to a vastly different era.
Under a sky of sparkling stars, this is a truly romantic experience that will hold a lifetime of memories. As you enjoy the unfolding cityscape, the sound of light gypsy music on the evening air, and the taste of the often overlooked wonders of the Hungarian vineyards, you will create your own stories to carry with you from the ancient walls of the city to the modern world of home.
Harry Potter studio experience in the United Kingdom
Do you know somebody who lives, eats, sleeps, and breathes all things Harry Potter? If you do, this is the perfect experience for them – the greatest every Harry Potter studio experience. When J.K. Rowling first put quill to magical parchment could she ever have imagined the life her characters would have taken on, and the love that would be shown to each and every one of them (well, maybe not all of them)? Now it’s your chance to experience the fascinating world of wizards, ogres, dragons, and all things magical with this amazing interactive tour.
See all the secrets, sets, costumes, special effects, and props used by the characters to create this fantastical world. Learn about how the cutting-edge animatronics and effects turned fantasy into thrills for young and old. This amazing experience even includes transport from London direct to the studio where the adventure awaits to unfold around you.
Perito Moreno glacier cruise in Argentina
Situated in southwestern Argentina in the Santa Cruz Province, Glaciares National Park is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in all of Argentinian Patagonia.
Standing as one of the greatest spectacles in this almost unspoiled landscape is the Perito Moreno glacier. Along with the other gigantic glaciers in the region, the ice field here is the world’s third-largest reservoir of fresh water along with being one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders.
On this amazing outdoor adventure experience, you will take a guided hiking tour of the National Park’s coastal walkway along what is known as the iceberg channel. The scenery has to be seen to be believed, an area of rugged natural majesty where channels, bays, fjords, and ice-flows all compete for your undivided attention.
After stocking up on photographs and a reinvigoration of crisp clean air it’s time to board a boat for a stunning cruise on the Lago Argentino.
Here’s you’ll get face to face with the glacier’s southern wall, you’ll hear the cracking as the glacier advances towards the sea – this is one of the few glaciers worldwide which is actually still growing in size. If you’re really lucky, and at a safe distance you may just experience the glacier calving another iceberg into the waters around you. A truly unforgettable lifetime experience.
