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By Journe Pvt Ltd
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,722 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the art of toddy tapping in a serene village setting
    • Watch skilled climbers scale Palmyra trees to collect sweet, natural sap
    • Sample freshly collected toddy, a beloved drink in Sri Lankan culture
    • Learn about the transformation of sap into jaggery, vinegar, and palm sugar
    • Interact with local farmers and gain insight into sustainable practices

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      Jaffna: Palmyra Toddy Tapping Experience with Tasting

      • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
        1h 30m
      • English
      Price details
      ฿1,722.29 x 1 Adult฿1,722.29
      Total
      Price is ฿1,722.29
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      What's included, what's not

      • Inclusions
        Guided tour through scenic Palmyra palm groves
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        Step-by-step demonstration of the toddy tapping process
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        Optional hands-on experience with sap collection tools
      • Inclusions
        Fresh toddy tasting (non-alcoholic version also available upon request)
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        Introduction to by-products like jaggery and vinegar
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        Insight into sustainable village practices and community livelihoods
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        Time for Q&A and photo opportunities with local tappers

      Know before you book

        • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
        • Not suitable for: People afraid of heights

      What you can expect

      • Begin your journey with a warm local welcome, followed by an introduction to the tools, techniques, and traditions used by expert tappers to climb the tall Palmyra trees and collect the sweet, natural sap from their flower buds.

        Watch in awe as skilled climbers gracefully scale the trees using handmade ropes, and experience the thrill of witnessing this age-old craft up close.

        Sample freshly collected toddy, a naturally fermented, sweet, and slightly tangy drink that’s beloved in Sri Lankan culture. Learn how this humble sap transforms into by-products like jaggery, vinegar, and palm sugar, which sustain local livelihoods and promote eco-friendly, zero-waste living.

        Conclude your experience with time to interact with the farmers, take photos, and appreciate how Palmyra trees are woven into the heritage, economy, and identity of Northern Sri Lanka.

      Location

      Activity location

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        • Jaffna
        • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

      Meeting/Redemption Point

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        • 185 Aadiyapatham Rd, Jaffna 40000, Sri Lanka
        • Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka