about us
A Filipino company with Indonesian roots,
Javalava Tours is an LGBT-friendly travel company.
We are a licensed travel company located in Marikina City, Manila, Philippines. We offer a wide variety of travel & lifestyle services for companies, individuals, and groups.
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We have traveled extensively across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Our talented team is passionate about the travel industry, and excels in creating one-of-a-kind vacations and destination events that offer truly breathtaking experiences at the best cost. We always aim to deliver fun, informative, and memorable affairs while paying great attention to your health and safety.
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We are your connection to delightful holidays to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the world over.
travel & lifestyle services
â–ª Corporate, business & group travel
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â–ª All-inclusive resort holidays
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â–ª Honeymoon arrangements
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â–ª Spa & wellness tours
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â–ª Pilgrimage tours
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â–ª Benchmarking & study tours
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â–ª Farm & agri tours
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â–ª Surf tours
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â–ª Golf tours
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â–ª Dive tours
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â–ª Culinary tours
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â–ª Meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions
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â–ª Exclusive apparel
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â–ª Food delivery
meet team javalava
Rolenz, Director
What's your favorite travel destination?
Boracay! I will never get tired of its beautiful beaches. I have my favorite spot there where there are no crowds. Bottle of cold beer in hand while watching the sunset... Perfection. I also love Thailand! Made tons of great memories there and I will keep coming back to make more.
Remus Mark, Sales Associate
What's your most memorable travel experience?
My husband and I left for Indochina in 2018 for our 105-days, six-countries honeymoon. We saw the Angkor Wat in Cambodia, we fell in love with the lanterns of Hoi An in Vietnam, we conquered Kuang Si Falls in Laos, we had the best grilled Red snapper and made good friends in Ngapali in Myanmar, we learned how to cook khao pad moo krob in Thailand, and saw the Twin Towers in Malaysia. The highlight of the trip was when we watched Miss Universe 2018 live in Bangkok and a Filipina, Catriona Gray, was crowned Miss Universe. I always dreamt of witnessing a Filipina being crowned Miss Universe and I still can't believe it came true.
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Gelo, Sales Associate
What's your favorite music?
My playlist is vast but when I really want to be in a good mood, I listen to chill out and EDM.
Melissa, Operations Officer
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What's your most memorable travel experience?
Sometimes it's the misadventures you remember most. When I was traveling in Cambodia I made an on-the-spot booking for bus tickets for a big air-conditioned bus with wifi and toilet. Shortly after I made the purchase, we were told that the aircon bus will depart at a much later time and we were asked to board a small non-aircon bus instead. So we took the smaller bus and found out later on that this bus had problems with the brake and couldn't make a full stop so passengers who wished to get off had to jump off from a moving bus. We ended up jumping too and just laughed at the entire experience. After that, all bus tickets for my personal trips were booked in advance through a trusted travel company.
Ian, Local Guide for Manila
What is it about Manila are you most proud of?
As a tour guide and as a Filipino, I'm proud of Intramuros for witnessing key events that shaped our country... from Muslim settlements, the Spanish colonization that spread Catholicism, Chinese pirates assaults, to the Japanese & British occupations. I'm also extremely proud of the Filipino culture of being resilient and hospitable.
Vicky, Local Guide for Cebu
What is it about Cebu are you most proud of?
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Aside from its beautiful beaches and delicious food (including the "best pork ever"), I'm very proud of the Cebuano hospitality.
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Ricardo, Local Guide for Puerto Princesa
What is it about Puerto Princesa are you most proud of?
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I'm proud to call Puerto Princesa my home, a city rich with natural wonders and the location of the Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
JD, Local Guide for El Nido
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What is it about El Nido are you most proud of?
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I feel blessed to be living in El Nido, Palawan. Stunning lagoons, beautiful white sand beaches, towering limestone cliffs, and turquoise waters full of vibrant marine life... all within reach. El Nido is where you can meet friendly & accommodating people, taste delicious & fresh seafood and tropical fruits. I may not be rich but I feel like a millionaire because I live in paradise.
Tomo Central Java Indonesia / Mount Pinatubo, Clark & Subic incentive trip
why javalava?
â–ª We have local expertise in the destinations we offer. We’ve been there. We’ve done that. We’ve even lived in some of them. That’s how we are able to share the joy by offering the same experiences to you.
â–ª We choose partner hotels, transportation, and tourists facilities that follow health protocols to ensure your safety.
â–ª We’ve inspected and stayed in the hotels we offer. Feel free to check out our hotel reviews on YouTube.
â–ª We speak three languages fluently: Filipino, English, and Bahasa Indonesia. In addition, our local guides speak the local language well. Should you require the services of an Indonesian, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Arabic, or Korean-speaking or a deaf tour guide, just let us know and we'll arrange one for you.
â–ª We keep a personal relationship with travel suppliers and see them as partners, so we can offer great deals at the best prices. This is also how we can get things done to serve you better. Do you want a romantic rooftop dinner or a surprise birthday cake and bottle of Moët waiting in the room? We can arrange it.
Brother Industries Indonesia / Taal Volcano, Manila & Boracay incentive trip
â–ª We are real persons that you can talk to. We can customize your trip according to your interests and adjust the tour program to suit your budget and come up with superb travel arrangements at the best price.
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â–ª We care about the local community. We pay it forward and give back to the community through our CSR work. We support local communities by giving tourist photographers, souvenir peddlers, or fruit vendors the chance to also earn. We support local businesses like restaurants, souvenir shops, owned by small and medium entrepreneurs over multinational corporations. We are also a local business and know how important this is.
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Sun Life Indonesia
Sun Life MDRT 2019 Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa
â–ª We care about the Earth. We minimize the use of single use plastic and replaced disposable bottled drinking water with reusable tumblers for our multi-day tours. Our boatmen do not drop anchors on corals. We remind guests to avoid littering, and the importance of the travel mantra “take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, bring nothing but memories.” We pay environmental fees and marine park fees and remind guests to not touch corals when snorkeling. We also spearhead beach clean up drives.
â–ª We have received awards for our exceptional service.
â–ª We love our work and this is reflected in the way we serve you. We look at the big picture while simultaneously paying attention to the small details of arranging tours. We’re in the business of making awesome memories and that’s what we intend to deliver.
our clients
At Javalava Tours, we’ve had the pleasure and honor to work with many businesses, groups, and individuals over the years.
Our dedication to creating outstanding and memorable travel experiences has allowed us to build quite the fan base, and much of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals from those who have had successful trips with us in the past.
more Organizations we’ve served
Mayor Tri Rismaharini of Surabaya, Indonesia
Asia Pacific DRRM Forum 2019
PRIVATE COMPANIES
â–ª Alfamart
â–ª AMG Auto Supply Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
â–ª Ang Tin Foo Oil Palm Estate Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
â–ª Aprindo (Indonesia Retailer’s Association)
â–ª Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
â–ª Bank Muamalat Indonesia
â–ª Brother Industries Indonesia
â–ª Concentrix
â–ª Convergys
â–ª Dragon Edge Group
â–ª EK|servicegroup Bielefeld Germany
â–ª Handelsverband Deutschland (German Retail Association)
â–ª Holland American Line
â–ª iMarketsLive
â–ª Jasa Kita Trading Sdn Bhd Malaysia
â–ª McDonald's Indonesia
â–ª Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia
â–ª NeueTischkultur.de Germany
â–ª Pertamina (Indonesia State Oil and Natural Gas Mining Co.)
â–ª Pond’s Men Indonesia
â–ª PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria Indonesia
â–ª PT K Line Indonesia
â–ª PT Krakatau Posco
â–ª PT Krakatau Steel (Persero)
â–ª Royal Lotus Myanmar
â–ª Sun Life Indonesia
â–ª Telkom Indonesia
â–ª TM Fresh Marketing Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
â–ª Tomo Central Java - Indonesia
MEDIA & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
â–ª Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia (Indonesian Scout Movement)
â–ª Palang Merah Indonesia (Indonesian Red Cross)
â–ª Pantekosta Pos Indonesia (Pentecostal Post)
â–ª Radio Dirgantara 94 FM Indonesia
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Rosa from the USA
Honeymoon in Vietnam, Philippines & Indonesia
POLITICIANS & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
â–ª Departemen Kesehatan (Indonesian Department of Health)
â–ª Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (Indonesian Legislative Assembly)
â–ª Dinas Tenaga Kerja (Indonesian Department of Labor)
â–ª Kementerian Pertanian (Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture)
â–ª Kementerian Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi (Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration)
â–ª Major General Kurnia Dewantara (Komandan SESKOAD TNI)
â–ª Sekolah Staff dan Komando Angkatan Darat (SESKOAD) (Army Command and Staff College of Indonesia)
â–ª Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Indonesian National Armed Forces)
â–ª The City Government and Mayor Rahmat Effendi YTH of Bekasi, Indonesia
â–ª The City Government and Mayor Tri Rismaharini YTH of Surabaya, Indonesia
â–ª The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
â–ª The Provincial Government of South Sulawesi, Indonesia (DIKLATPIM)
â–ª The Provincial Government of West Java, Indonesia (DIKLATPIM)
â–ª The Regency Government of Purwakarta, Indonesia
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, Boracay incentive trip
SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
â–ª Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School - Singapore
â–ª Bina Husada College of Health Sciences - Palembang, Indonesia
â–ª Crest Secondary School Singapore
â–ª Dunman High School - Singapore
â–ª Hua Yi Secondary School - Singapore
â–ª Institut Agama Islam Negeri (State Institute for Islamic Studies) - Surakarta, Indonesia
â–ª ITE College East - Singapore
â–ª Jurong Secondary School - Singapore
â–ª Politeknik Negeri Lampung (Lampung State Polytechnic) - Indonesia
â–ª Sekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Kajang - Selangor, Malaysia
â–ª Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Munawir - Seremban, Malaysia
â–ª Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan BTH Tasikmalaya
â–ª Si Ling Secondary School - Singapore
â–ª Singapore American School - Singapore
â–ª St. Joseph's Institution - Singapore
â–ª Tampines Primary School - Singapore
â–ª Universitas Katolik Soegijapranata - Semarang
â–ª Universitas Muhammadiyah Indonesia
â–ª Universitas Negeri Surabaya - Indonesia
â–ª University of Brawijaya Medical School
events we've joined
Javalava Tours at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2012
â–ª Virtual tour of the the Philippines with Tampines Primary School - Singapore
19 May 2021
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â–ª Virtual tour of the the Philippines with Hua Yi Secondary School - Singapore
16 & 30 April 2021
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â–ª Asia Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction & Management (DRRM) Forum
05-06 September 2019
Discovery Primea, Makati, Philippines
â–ª Metro Manila Pride March 2019
29 June 2019
Marikina Sports Center, Marikina, Philippines
â–ª To Do Before The “I Do” The Ramada Manila Wedding & Honeymoon Fair
September 2016
Ramada Manila Central, Manila, Philippines
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â–ª Kedah Travel Fair 2016
23-25 September 2016
MaTic, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
â–ª Malaysia Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) Sarawak Business Networking
21 September 2016
Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Malaysia
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â–ª Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Manila Viewing Party
14 May 2016
Pong Dang Cafe, Cubao, Quezon City
â–ª NAITAS Travel & Trade Show 2016
08-10 April 2016
SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
Javalava Tours at the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) Travel & Trade Show 2016
â–ª 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition | APRCE-Manila 2015
28-30 October 2015
SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
â–ª On Point: Branding & Marketing Art and Culture
01 October 2015
Lopez Museum and Library, Pasig City, Philippines
â–ª Javalava Surfapalooza: Zambales Surf & Shoot Tour
21-22 December 2013
Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales
â–ª Sing’n’Joy Manila
11-15 December 2013
Aliw Theater, Manila, Philippines
â–ª LGBT Pride Party
26 June 2013
US Ambassador’s Residence, Manila, Philippines
â–ª Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2012
25-28 September 2012
SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
â–ª TTC Travel Mart Cebu 2012
30 August 2012
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu, Philippines
â–ª International Conference on Open & Distance e-Learning (ICODEL) 2012
22-24 February 2012
Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines
â–ª Philippines-Singapore International Friendship Games
28 November-01 December 2011
Dagupan City
â–ª 26th Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree
28 December 2009 - 03 January 2010
Mount Makiling, Philippines
corporate social responsibility
â–ª Typhoon Ulysses relief efforts
November 2020
Nangka, Marikina City
â–ª Distribution of food packs to urban street dwellers
Christmas 2017
Makati City
â–ª Distribution of Christmas baskets to working Senior Citizens
Christmas 2016
Metro Manila
â–ª Boracay beach clean up drive
21 March 2015
White Beach, Boracay Island
â–ª Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts
November 2013
â–ª Boracay beach clean up drive
10 April 2013
White Beach, Boracay Island
â–ª El Nido beach clean up drive
31 July 2012
â–ª Community outreach and distribution of school supplies
27 May 2012
Lumba-Ranao Grand Mosque, Pasay City
awards we've received
HONOR FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT
OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
TOP 2 PRODUCING TRAVEL AGENCY
FOR MICROTEL BY WYNDHAM MALL OF ASIA
FOR THE YEAR 2016
TOP PRODUCING TRAVEL AGENT
FOR RAMADA MANILA CENTRAL
FOR THE YEAR 2013
