Car Buddy – B2B
Icelandic Tour Operator & Private Transfer Specialist
Reykjavík, Iceland
Website: www.carbuddy.is
Email: contact@carbuddy.is
Phone: +354 781 7244
Who we are
Car Buddy is an owner‑led Icelandic tour operator focused on private airport transfers and curated day tours across Iceland. We are small by design and highly reliable in execution – each guest is treated as a person, not a booking number. We operate year‑round with 24/7 availability and quick decision‑making.
- Licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board and operating in compliance with Icelandic Transport Authority regulations.
- Experienced team with backgrounds in tour management, guiding, and ground operations for cruise lines.
- Proven collaboration with agencies and companies in the USA, Canada, UAE, France, Greece, Germany and more.
Our promise
Personal attention, clear communications, safe driving, flexible itineraries, and smooth logistics from first message to final drop-off.
What we offer
Private transfers
- Keflavík Airport ↔ Reykjavík hotels and private addresses
- Hotel ↔ Blue Lagoon, Sky Lagoon, Hvammsvík, and other spas
- Cruise port shuttle and pier transfers
- Corporate and VIP movements
Private day tours
- Golden Circle – Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, secret stops on request
- South Coast – Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, optional glacier hike
- Snæfellsnes – Ytri Tunga, Búðir, Arnarstapi, Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell
- Reykjanes Arrival or Departure Day – lighthouses, geothermal areas, coastline
- Premium Northern Lights hunt – flexible window, photo support, hot drinks
- Custom requests – photography days, soft adventure, slow-pace scenic days
B2B extras
- Net rates or commission models
- White-label service for partners
- Itinerary design and day-by-day consulting for FITs and small groups
- Last-minute and after-hours support
Fleet overview
We operate and source vehicles across economy and premium classes. Exact seating confirmed at booking.
- Škoda Octavia Laurin & Klement – up to 3 pax with luggage
- Renault Trafic – small group van
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class – premium minivan
- Chevrolet Suburban – premium SUV
- Land Rover Defender – premium 4x4
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – minibuses for larger parties
All vehicles used for commercial work are properly insured and kept to high cleanliness and safety standards. Child seats available on request.
Why agencies choose us
Human service
Owners in the loop, fast replies, common-sense decisions.
Flexible operations
Real-time flight monitoring, weather plans B/C, no-stress rescheduling when possible.
Local insight
Guides who know when to avoid crowds and where to find the quiet viewpoints.
Consistent quality
Licensed drivers and guides, clear SOPs, on-the-day checklists.
Easy collaboration
Simple terms, one point of contact, clean documents and invoicing.
Year-round reliability
Small by design, strong execution, 24/7 availability.
Safety, compliance and standards
Safety & compliance
- Licensed Icelandic tour operator – compliant with local regulations.
- Professional drivers – many are trained guides.
- Pre-trip vehicle checks – tires, fluids, safety gear.
- Weather and road monitoring – Icelandic Met Office and SafeTravel updates.
- Risk-aware routing – conservative decisions in winter conditions.
Service level standards
- On-time pick-ups – targeted arrival 5 minutes early.
- Airport arrivals – meet and greet with nameboard, flight tracking included.
- Communication – WhatsApp/SMS updates before pick-up, ops line active 24/7.
- Clean, comfortable vehicles – bottled water on request, luggage assistance.
Partner types we work well with
- Travel agencies and tour operators
- DMCs and inbound operators
- Luxury concierges and travel advisors
- Corporate travel teams and event planners
- Hotels and boutique accommodations
- Cruise shore‑excursion teams
- Retreat and wellness organizers
- Universities, sports and incentive groups
- Film and production crews
- Private aviation and FBOs
Commercial terms
Do you offer net rates or commission models?
Both are available. Final terms are confirmed per partner and season.
Billing
Invoicing in ISK , USD or Euro
VAT clearly itemized where applicable
Payment by business invoice and bank transfer; card link on request
Credit terms
Available for registered partners by agreement.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Fair, tiered by notice window. Weather/safety exceptions coordinated with partners first.
No-show & delays
Grace periods aligned with flight monitoring
Additional waiting or re-dispatch by prior agreement
Documentation & compliance
Licensed Icelandic tour operator; COI & license proof provided on request
GDPR-compliant data handling; data minimization (booking essentials only)
NDA available for corporate/production bookings
How we work with you
- Share target travel dates, party size, luggage notes, and special interests.
- Choose pricing model – net or commission.
- Confirm contact channels – one WhatsApp group with your team if helpful.
- Approve itinerary and timings – we build in Iceland-realistic buffers.
- Exchange paperwork – invoice details, licenses if needed.
- Final reconfirmation – 24 hours before first service.
- Live support – same contact remains on call until the last drop-off.
Differentiators in one glance
- Owner-led service
- Licensed guides behind the wheel
- Crowd-avoidance routing and timing
- Story-rich guiding that fits your brand
- Simple pricing and paperwork
- Fast decisions when plans change