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Hodei Orueta Guide at G Adventures

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Tours Hodei has led

If you're looking for a fast but full visit around Iceland, this seven-day trip fits the bill perfectly. It has tons of hidde… Read more
It’s a pretty big boast to claim a nine-day tour as being “complete,” but just wait until you see what we’ve stuffed … Read more
Most people that visit Iceland go in the summer, but there's a whole other side to this place in the winter months. (It is ca… Read more

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Hodei's Reviews from travellers

Iceland Winter reviewer
I Highly recommend HODEI as your guide . I had an awesome experience touring the golden circle.

Operator's comment: Hi Elliot! Thanks for the positive feedback. Our world deserves more you :)

Iceland Winter reviewer
The waterfalls were epic, the people were epic, the food was epic and, Hodei, our guide was epic! I will definitely be bookin...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
This was our 2nd time going to Iceland and we had booked many small tours with the Artic Adventures. Out of all the ones we d...
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Operator's comment: Dear Desai Bela, Thank you for your beautiful words. We are more than glad that our guide made your Icelandic experience such a memorable one. Looking forward to meeting you one day back to this amazing country!:) Best wishes, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
We (2 couples 50+), had an excellent tour with Arctic Adventures. The weather cooperated most of our trip, which was nice. Ou...
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Operator's comment: Dear Pranav, It's lovely to hear you've had a great time. And you're lucky you got good weather :) Usually the weather out here is very unpredictable. We'll make sure to let Hodei know about what a great job he did on your tour. The whole team really appreciates your kind words and insights. Hope to see you in Iceland again sometime soon! Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
When it comes to travel it's not the itinerary that makes it or breaks it, it's the people you meet. And the most important p...
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Operator's comment: Hi Silvia! Thank you for booking your adventure with us and for taking time to review it. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! It is also good to know you were happy with your guide. We have passed on your kind words to Hodei! We hope to see you back in Iceland in the future - Barte, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
A great trip seeing the sights of the Snaefellsness peninsula in Iceland! Hodai, the groups' guide, was very knowledgeable ab...
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Operator's comment: Hi Tom! Thank you for booking your adventure with us, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! It is also good to know you were happy with your guide. We hope to see you back in Iceland in the future! - Barte, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
Being a solo traveler I didn’t know what to expect but the tour was amazing, very well organised and on time which made it st...
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Operator's comment: Dear Sarah Crocker, Thank you for your review. It means a lot to us! No matter you are travelling solo or together with someone we always try to make you feel comfortable with the group! We are really happy that you felt this:) Best wishes and hope to see you soon in Iceland, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
31st October 2019
I did not know what to expect for my first solo travel, especially knowing I was joining a bus of strangers, but wow! I was b...
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Operator's comment: Dear Molly Badgett, Thank you for the detailed overview of your trip. It is always a pleasure to read how much you enjoyed your trip. We do welcome very much solo travelers to join the journey since they will never feel alone! Looking forward to meeting you once again, Kamile. Best wishes and we hope to meet you again in Iceland, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
4 Day - South Coast, Snæfellsnes, Golden Circle & Secret Lagoon review
27th October 2019
All of the locations that we visited on our tour was absolutely amazing. So glad that we did the tour. I don’t think we would...
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Operator's comment: Dear KimDAngelo, Thank you for taking the time to write this review! It is very pleasant to read that despite the not so favourable weather conditions you still enjoyed Iceland and the tour. Our professional guides always try to go the extra mile for the customers and show them the best that Iceland has to offer. Thank you for your recommendations, it means a lot to us! Have a lovely day, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Very nice! I enjoyed my first trip in Iceland.

Operator's comment: Dear YasuhiroKikuchi, That's amazing to hear, hope you'll be back to Iceland to experience more adventures with us! Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
25th October 2019
Overall experience is good given the weather condition (rained 5.5 days out of the 6 days), have to cancelled multiple itiner...
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Operator's comment: Dear Michelle, Thank you for the review. Iceland is famous for its rainy stormy weather but since we're used to it, we're not letting it destroy our travel plans! Thank you for your kind words to Hodei, will make sure to pass it to him. Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Hodei was an interesting entertaining guide full of little extra stories and history. Enjoyed his company and his enthusiasm ...
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Operator's comment: Dear Susan Hannah, Thank you for your great review. We hope you will come back once again to Iceland! Kind regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Hodei was friendly from the beginning of the tour, very knowledgeable and was genuinely enthusiastic about Iceland which came...
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Operator's comment: Dear Serena, Thank you very much for this great review, we are very happy to receive it! We are very proud of our qualified, knowledgeable and passionate team and very happy to hear that Hodei took such good care of you. We will make sure to let him know that you appreciated his service and enjoyed the time you spent on this 5 Day - Snaefellsnes, South Coast and Northern Lights tour. After all, happy people are exactly what we seek for! :) We hope to experience future adventures with you! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
I think Hodei is a professional photographer, he takes wonderful photo for me. And he’s really kind and helpful. When we arri...
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Operator's comment: Dear Manheykan, Thank you very much for this great review! We are very happy to hear Hodei took such good care of you on this 3 Day - Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave tour! Knowledgeable, helpful and passionate services are exactly what we want to be known for as we put such a great effort into it! :) We will make sure to let Hodei know you appreciate the time spent with him as we are sure it will make him very happy too. We hope to see you again in the future! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
[Original Text] Fantastische Tour. Hodei, unser Reiseführer, hat uns mit großem Engagement und viel Herzblut ein unvergesslic...
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Operator's comment: Dear Karl Josef Fabender, Thank you for your great review. We glad that you enjoyed the tour with us. See you soon in Iceland! Regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Very great overall. Our guide is very experienced, helpful and nice.

Operator's comment: Dear Nathan, Thank you for your kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your 3 Day - Golden Circle, South Coast, Jökulsárlón & Ice Cave tour with us. We also very much appreciate all the good words about the guide. We are really happy to have the guides like this in our company. :) If you make your way back to Iceland we would love to have you with us on more adventures! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
Would shorten time at waterfalls and farm and extend time at beach. Otherwise good.

Operator's comment: Dear Symin, Thank you very much for your advice! It is well noted. :) We are very glad you have enjoyed your overall experience while on this 5 Day - Snaefellsnes, South Coast and Northern Lights tour. If you make your way back to Iceland we would love to have you with us on more adventures! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
I can’t even begin to describe how amazing this tour was. Hodei created a welcoming environment where as a solo traveler I fe...
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Operator's comment: Dear Melany Vasquez, Thank you for an amazing feedback on the tour you participated in. Also, the photos you added here are super cozy! It is always lovely to hear that you had such an incredible experience and you let us create it for you. Hope to see you again in Iceland once more! Best wishes, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Everything was really good, the transportation, the organization. We had to change the schedule due to the clinate but our to...
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Operator's comment: Dear Alejandro, Thank you for your review. It is amazing to hear you had a lovely time in Iceland with us and Hodei was a part of it! Hope to see you in Iceland again soon. Best regards, Elze

Iceland Winter reviewer
Rafaël told me: He is the best driver and guide of the world ! It is certainly true, because Hodei gave us a chance to turn t...
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Operator's comment: Dear Sylvia, Thank you for your feedback. We always try our best for the weather not to stop the enjoyment of Iceland. It is amazing to hear that you are bringing such great memories back home and I guess see you soon back in Iceland! Best wishes, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Hodei is a fantastic guide who always has a smile on his face and great stories to tell about each place we visit. His love o...
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Operator's comment: Dear MaximeRigaudy, Thank you for your kind words for our guide. It is a real pleasure to read such a positive feedback! We hope to see you in Iceland again soon. Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
13th October 2019
Our guide Hodei was very responsible and knowledgeable of all things icelandic. He kept us safe during a wind storm and made ...
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Operator's comment: Dear Catalina Correa, Thank you for taking your time and writing such a beautiful feedback for us. We will pass on your compliments to our guide too. It was great to have you on the tour. And I guess see you soon, at some point, in Iceland! Best wishes, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
13th October 2019
About the guide: Hodei is an awesome guide, I would definitely recommend him. He is a great storyteller, super fun to spend...
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Operator's comment: Dear Cristina Gheorghitoiu, We are glad that Iceland left you in awe. Sometimes it is hard to believe how spectacular nature of an island can look like. Thank you for your beautiful feedback and I guess, looking forward for you guys to come back to Iceland! Best wishes, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
12th October 2019
Fantastic trip, have so many great memories. Our tour leader Hodei was super fun, shared with us lots of facts and details an...
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Operator's comment: Dear HeatherSinclair, Thank you so much for your kind words! It is very nice to hear Hodei did a great job being your guide. This is what we strive for! We hope you enjoyed your stay in Iceland and your memories will stay with you for a long time :) Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
4th October 2019
Hodei was a knowledgeable, friendly and excellent guide. We would, and have, recommended this tour.

Operator's comment: Dear RobStorey, Thank you for your review. It is lovely to read your kind words about Hodei, we'll make sure this gets passed on to him. Also thank you for your recommendations! This motivates us to move forward :) Best regards, Laura S.

Iceland Winter reviewer
18th September 2019
I highly recommend Hodei! I've been on many tours and this is the best by far, not simply due to Iceland's breathtaking lands...
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Operator's comment: Dear Emm Lee, Thank you for your very detailed feedback. These beautiful words will be definitely passed on to our guide Hodei. We hope to see you in Iceland in the near future! Regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
11th September 2019
Having the details so well planned and such an excellent guide made the trip seemless. Hodei was able to move us through day...
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Operator's comment: Dear Sandy Lindsay, Thank you for your time dedicated to writing this review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed all of your 6 Days travelling together with us. We are more than happy to read your amazing feedback. We hope to see you again in the future! Best regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
9th September 2019
Very interesting and informative tour. Hodei was very knowledgeable about each stop and really made the tour an exceptional 6...
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Operator's comment: Dear Iain Graham, Thank you very much for this great review, we are very happy to receive it. We will pass on these nice words to our guide: ) Already looking forward to coming back to Iceland! Regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
8th September 2019
I literally fell in love with this country. Many beautiful places. But all but be worth less with a bad guide. Hodei is the b...
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Operator's comment: Dear Philipp, Thank you for booking your adventure with us, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! We do love our country and it is extremely great feeling that we can show other people all the beautiful places and hear they have fallen in love with Iceland too! Thank you for all the kind words about your guide Hodei. :) We are really happy to work with a fantastic, professional, dedicated team that uses their passion, knowledge and much more to make our customers so happy every day. We hope to see you again in the near future! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
8th September 2019
The land was beautiful and I had a great time visiting the island but the trip was made perfect by our guide Hodei. He added ...
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Operator's comment: Dear Max Crouse, Thank you for your time while writing these beautiful words to one of our guides. We are very happy that you enjoyed the tour with us and hope to see you back once again! Regards, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
8th September 2019
Hodei was a fantastic guide! He was incredibly kind, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We appreciated him recommending di...
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Operator's comment: Dear Danielle Taiclet, Thank you for your satisfaction put in words:) We are delighted to hear that everything went so well for you and that you really enjoyed the time in Iceland. Have a nice day, Kamile.

Iceland Winter reviewer
Hi, The 6-day tour of Iceland with Hodei Orueta as our guide was one of the best experiences ever. My mother and I travelled...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
9th May 2019
Overall, excellent! Definitely recommend Hodei as a guide, and suggest you always follow his recommendations for food (though...
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Operator's comment: Dear Marco, Thank you very much for your review! We are very glad to hear that you are happy with the 7 Day - Complete Iceland tour with us! We are especially happy to hear good words about our guides. We know how much effort they take to make these travels remarkable and how happy they are to hear these kind words after all. :) We will make sure to let Hodei know just how much you appreciated all his efforts! Also, we would like to thank you for this remark on the last day of the tour, we will have to take a look at the itinerary to make our service even better. We hope to see you on more tours with us in the near future! All the best, Arctic Adventures

Iceland Winter reviewer
28th April 2019
It was the best trip ever, Hodei made this trip worthwhile. He is very knowledgeable in the history of Iceland and always re...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
24th September 2018
We had a fantastic time. Hodei was a great tour guide. He was very informative and he ensured the safety of everyone on the b...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
11th September 2018
Great itinerary, wonderful sites to see, well worth the trip. Tour guide Hodei (Oh-day) was friendly but didn't give us enou...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
10th September 2018
Tour provided a great overview of Iceland. Most days were packed with great sites to see. Highlights for me were the Glacier ...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
We just had a lifetime adventure trip with Artic Adventures. Our family group of 12, ranging from 14 to 81 years was treated...
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Iceland Winter reviewer
7 Day Complete Iceland review
11th June 2018
Our guide Hodei was fantastic - he was really helpful and patient; and he also took us to all the new places, as well. The it...
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