Ernes

Founder and CEO

Ernes Olasagasti is from Hondarribia, a Basque town separated from the French border by just a river. As a child, he lived in one country but looked out the window at another — an early and lasting lesson in curiosity, contrast, and movement. Naturally, everything that followed had to do with crossing borders: years traveling the world, working as a travel designer and guide in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, designing routes for international agencies, and eventually founding Ikusnahi Tours.

Today, Ernes Olasagasti is the founder and CEO of Ikusnahi Tours, a bespoke travel agency based in San Sebastián, Spain. With more than a decade of experience in luxury tourism, he specializes in tailor-made cultural and gastronomic experiences across Spain, Portugal, and southern France. His deep knowledge of the territory, attention to detail, and passion for meaningful storytelling have made Ikusnahi a trusted partner for high-end travel companies around the world.

Ernes holds a degree in Economics and Marketing from ESC Bordeaux (European Business Program). Before founding Ikusnahi, he also worked in international logistics and commercial management, building strong relationships with major companies in the industrial and automotive sectors.

He speaks Basque, Spanish, English, and French, and is deeply committed to sustainable tourism and to creating transformative experiences that connect travelers with the people, culture, and soul of each destination.