Want to be a Smurf for a day? Airbnb offers experience for families
Airbnb is inviting two families to become the iconic blue characters for a day in the Belgian countryside to celebrate their new film being released soon.
The four-hour experience will see guests embark on a series of Smurf-inspired activities, where they will learn how to live like the characters.
Airbnb adds: "From decorating your own hat and trying your aim at archery, to busting out the viral dance routine from the new movie, it will be a day of blue magic, where guests don't have to worry about Gargamel."
An extra element to the experience will see host Nicolas Tytgat - grandson of The Smurfs creator Peyo - guiding guests through the activities.
To be in with a chance to win the experience, guests will be able to book it from 11am on Wednesday, July 16 on the Airbnb website here.
It is designed for up to four guests, is completely free of charge and will take place on Sunday, August 3.
Airbnb adds: "Travel to the Experience is not included, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis."
Guests will have the opportunity to customise their own Smurf huts as part of the experience (Image: ALIX MCINTOSH/Airbnb)
The itinerary for the day in the life as a Smurf is as follows:
Welcome: Guests will enter the forest and arrive outside Papa Smurf's mushroom house - where they will be greeted by the host.
Fuel with a smurfberry drink: To fuel themselves for the day, guests will have the first-ever taste of a Smurfberry drink, a delicious purple berry refreshment beloved by Smurfs and said to be their primary source of energy.
Make your own Smurf hat: Stepping inside the home to kick off the day's activities, guests will gather around Papa Smurf's table to customise their very own Smurf hats, which they'll wear throughout the day. Adventurous guests can even get a sneak peek at Papa's home while he's away.
Try your hand at archery: Outside the mushroom and through the forest, guests will then explore their beautiful surroundings and practice woodland archery with the host.
A feast fit for a Smurf: Guests will take a break from activities to feast on a wholesome and delicious Smurf-inspired picnic, from blue Smurfberry cakes to French fries - Smurfette's favourite snack.
Dance like a Smurf star: Once their food has settled, guests will take to an open-air forest stage, where a Smurf-trained choreographer will teach them a dance routine as featured in the new film, worthy of a Smurf Village celebration.
Farewell: The experience ends on a sweet note with Smurfberry ice cream and a heartfelt farewell from the host. Each family will leave with their custom Smurf hats and memories to last a lifetime.
Guests will have a Smurfs-inspired picnic on the day (Image: ALIX MCINTOSH/Airbnb)
Clement Eulry, general manager of France and Benelux at Airbnb, said: 'We're so excited to bring The Smurfs back to the Belgian countryside - the place that inspired Peyo all those years ago - as part of our completely reimagined Experiences.
"The experience is a unique way to showcase Belgium's beauty at a time when families are looking to unplug and connect with nature."
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Nicolas Tytgat, Airbnb host, said: 'I grew up surrounded by the magic of the Smurfs, so to bring fans to Belgium, the birthplace of the Smurfs, and into the world that my Grandad created, is something truly special.
"This is a one-of-a-kind experience and I cannot wait to share this moment and our family stories with Airbnb guests.'
Smurfs will be released in UK cinemas on Friday, July 18.
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