Overview

tep into the authentic rural lifestyle of Northern Sri Lanka with this unique Palmyrah Toddy Tour, an immersive journey into the age-old tradition of tapping and tasting Palmyrah toddy — the mildly fermented sap of the Palmyrah palm, a symbol of Jaffna’s landscape and culture.

Learn how skilled local tappers climb the towering palms using traditional techniques to extract the sweet sap. Witness the process firsthand, from tapping and collecting to fermenting. You’ll also get to taste fresh toddy, both sweet and lightly fermented versions, along with a selection of Palmyrah-based snacks like poondu vadai, odiyal kool, and panangkatti.

More than just a drink, toddy represents a connection to the land, labor, and legacy of Tamil culture in the north. This tour supports local toddy farmers and gives you a rare glimpse into a craft that is both economic livelihood and cultural identity.