Our Story
Larry C. Tolentino was one of the pioneers of group and pilgrimage tours in the Philippines. He actively organized and managed tours for 50 years before he retired.
His daughter, Mary Anne, set up Larry’s Classic Tours Inc. (LCTI) as a Single Proprietorship to continue the highly personalized and caring way Larry treated all his passengers.
On April 10, 2017, the erstwhile colleagues of Mary Ann — Rene Ocampo, Jo Uy (Malongayon), and Ched Limson — incorporated the agency to breathe into it the legally mandated corporate life of 50 years.
Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic, all travel went on pause while changes in the company happened. Rene Ocampo left LCTI during this time to pursue other endeavors in the cargo airways business.
Our Team
In the last quarter of 2022, Larry’s Classic Tours reopened its doors to customers, stronger than ever in its new and current office location. It is under the management of new directors — Jocelyn U. Malongayon, Mercedes Limson, and Abelle Sipin.
JO UY (MALONGAYON), retired after 16 years from the corporate world, pursued her profession as an accredited BOA, BIR / IC practitioner, and auditor, now manages the agency, full-time.
CHED LIMSON is an independent management consultant with over 35 years of experience as a banking and FinTech executive.
ABELLE SIPIN has over 16 years in the airline industry, with her experience covering reservations, ticket sales, administration, and training.
What We Do
Larry’s Classic Tours, Inc. is a tour and travel operator. Mary Anne Tolentino established the company in honor of her father, Larry Tolentino, who loved organizing pilgrimages and tours customized for his guests’ enjoyment. He took them to beautiful and spiritually-significant places. Mary Ann watched and learned his techniques for 20 years while working as a banking executive.
LCTI initially organized pilgrimages to Israel and Marian sites in Europe. But since then, it has expanded to other unique destinations and activities.
Larry’s Classic Tours, Inc. is a member of the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP).
Destinations & Tours
Larry’s Classic Tours Inc. brings visitors to a range of destinations all over Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. In Europe, tours usually have a theme or common objective. These special tours include Christmas packages in Scandinavia, England, or France and pilgrimage packages to Europe’s basilicas and popular churches.
The company also organizes study tours to Israel’s agricultural centers. The tours are designed primarily for agriculturists from the Philippines who are looking for practices and technologies they can adopt at home. Israel’s research community is open to accepting guests and sharing their successes.
Retreats and Pilgrimages
The signature packages of Larry’s Classic Tours Inc. are retreats and pilgrimages to the Holy Land, as well as spiritually uplifting destinations in Europe.
For instance, the company’s Gospel Pilgrimage takes tourists to Israel, where the group visits various places mentioned in the Bible. The Marian Pilgrimage travels from Lisbon, Portugal, to Rome, Italy, visiting various cultural and religious highlights.