Experiences at Villa Haven

Toddy Tapper Tricks

  • Description

    In days gone by, the artful skill of toddy tapping was the backbone of island livelihoods. Villa Haven preserves and nurtures this unique and historical occupation, inviting guests to enjoy a uniquely Maldivian experience.

    Toddy is a sweet ambrosia that contains beneficial properties such as zinc, iron, antioxidants and inulin, which Simple Sybarites are invited to taste amongst the palms only metres from where the sweet nectar is created. During this unmissable insight into a rich local tradition, the Toddy Tapper shares the importance of coconuts to island life and some hidden benefits, along with his tricks and expertise while picking them along the way.