This one in the middle, with a beret is me. I am Julen Landaluze Gorostiaga, I was born in 1988 and I grew up in the village of Aretxabaleta. Located in the deep valleys of the Basque Country (right in the heart).

I studied Technician of physical and sports activities, to specialized in surfing. So I wanted to live near the coastline. Is why in 2009 I came to San Sebastian to study teacher at university.

I began to work as a surf instructor, and I was years having contact with a lot of local and foreing people. It was when I discovered that I loved meeting new people, making friends and helping them to enjoy the purity and originality that the Basque Country hides.

Consequently, in 2012 I began to dream of wanting to offer a tourism service, for those who would like to enjoy our unique natural and cultural diversity, while they have fun taking part in great experiences. After a lot of work full of illusion, happily in August 2015, “ AUPA HI! ” was born.

MY PHILOSOPHY :
Our farmers, our fishermen, our people, culture, sport, music, language and tradition, that’s all we love here. Because it is what we need to live happy and what gives us hope to believe in a sustainable future.

WHAT MEANS THE WORDS “ AUPA HI! “ :
It is a Basque saying that is used very often, to greet, give encouragement and also good vibes.
Translation : AUPA = UP / HI = YOU in the cult Basque language.

Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, to all who makes me happy supporting this dream possible !