Into The Blue

Into The Blue: gift vouchers and experiences in the UK

Into The Blue is a British company dedicated to selling gift vouchers and experiences. Its catalogue brings together more than 3,000 leisure and adventure options, ranging from flying and driving lessons to water sports, spa breaks, dining activities and cultural visits. The company operates through its website and offers customer service by phone and email.

A broad catalogue organised by category

The offering is structured into major themed areas that make it easier to search by type of activity. These include:

• Flying: flying lessons, gliding, helicopter flights, flight simulators, skydiving, paragliding and experiences with historic aircraft.
• Driving: supercar experiences, truck driving, rally driving, off-road 4x4 driving, tank driving, classic cars, karts, motorbikes and circuits such as Brands Hatch or Silverstone.
• Adventure: falconry, archery, climbing, bungee jumping, paintball, zip lines, golf and team activities.
• Days out: attraction tickets, London tours, shows, immersive experiences and studio visits such as Warner Bros.
• Food and drink: cooking courses, wine tastings, dinners, afternoon teas, brewery visits and dining experiences.
• Spa and beauty: treatments, spa days, make-up sessions and makeover photoshoots.
• Water: rafting, jet skiing, sailing, diving, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and water parks.
• Creativity: photography, pottery, jewellery-making, beekeeping and rural craft workshops.
• Getaways: hotel stays, romantic breaks, glamping and activity packages.

The site also groups experiences by occasion (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations) and by recipient (children, couples, groups, families or teachers), as well as by price range.

Gift vouchers: formats, delivery and validity

Into The Blue offers several delivery methods for its vouchers. The E Voucher is sent instantly by email at no cost, with a personalised message and a downloadable PDF file. For physical delivery, the company offers standard first-class Royal Mail post (£3.95), weekday tracked courier guaranteed next working day before 4pm (£9.99) and Saturday Special Delivery (£15.50). Standard orders placed before 4pm on weekdays are dispatched the same day; tracked orders placed before 2pm on weekdays are also dispatched the same day. Saturday delivery orders must be placed before 4pm on Friday.

Vouchers are usually valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, with the expiry date printed on the voucher itself. Before it expires, the customer can request an extension of a further 12 months for an admin fee of £10 for vouchers worth less than £100 and £20 for those worth more, plus any increase in the price of the activity since the original purchase. Some vouchers cannot be extended, and this is stated on the voucher. The experience must be booked and taken before the expiry date.

The company allows an unredeemed, still-valid voucher to be exchanged through an online exchange portal, valid for 365 days. Physical gifts, gift tins and competition prizes are excluded from this exchange.

Presentation and packaging

All orders are sent in plain packaging so as not to ruin the surprise. There are two presentation options: the Premium Gift Pack, which includes a gift box, the personalised voucher and an activity guide, for £3.50 plus shipping; and the Standard Gift Pack, with an envelope containing the personalised voucher and the guide, included in the £3.95 shipping charge.

Geographic coverage and locations

Experiences are offered at venues across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The website organises searches by regions such as the South East and South West of England, the North East and North West, the Midlands, Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with specific counties and cities within each area.

Customer service

Customer service is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The company provides a contact phone number and email address for enquiries about orders, vouchers and bookings.