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  • Edmonton, Canada

Dinosaurs & Badlands Small Group Excursion: Calgary to Drumheller

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Travel 75 million years back in time — just 90 minutes from Calgary. Towering hoodoos, ancient canyon walls striped with Earth's history, and world-class fossil discoveries await. Whether you're 8 or 80, the Drumheller Badlands delivers wonder at every turn. The Drumheller Badlands are unlike anywhere else in Canada. Sweeping canyon walls striped with eons of geological history, eerie rock formations rising from the valley floor, and world-renowned dinosaur fossil discoveries that shaped our understanding of prehistoric life. Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, walk the canyon roads, and take in iconic Badlands scenery at every turn — with an expert guide decoding the geology, fossils, and history unfolding around you. This small-group experience means your guide knows your name, answers every question, and tailors the pace to your group — never rushed, never lost in a crowd. Real conversations, genuine discoveries.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 12)
8 stops
8 hrs – 10 hrs

Stop at: World's Largest Dinosaur

20 min Admission not included

(Summer and Winter) You'll climb 106 stairs inside this 86-foot T-Rex for a unique view from its mouth overlooking the entire Drumheller valley.

Stop at: Royal Tyrrell Museum

120 min Admission included

(Summer and Winter) Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is a World-class paleontological museum, with over 130,000 fossils and amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life and a small Hoodoos trail.

Stop at: The Little Church

10 min Admission not included

(Summer and Winter) Visit the World's Largest Little Church in Drumheller that can only seat 6 people.

Stop at: Horsethief Canyon

20 min

(Summer and Winter) Explore the Dinosaur Trails mesmerizing badlands view and gaze at the Large Drumheller Valley from Horsethief Canyon Viewpoint

Stop at: Eleventh Bridge of Wayne

20 min

(Summer and Winter) Cross eleven road bridges to the ghost town of Wayne. Learn the history of the townand geology facts abou the area. The tour does not stop at the Last Chance Saloon

Stop at: Star Mine Suspension Bridge

15 min

(Summer and Winter) Cross the Star Mine Suspension Bridges hanging over Red Deer River in Rosedale Town. Learn the odd history of the creation of the bridge.

Stop at: The Hoodoos

30 min

(Summer and Winter) You'll walk the interpretive trail among these fascinating stone pillars formed by erosion over millions of years. You can explore and photograph these otherworldly formations.

Stop at: Horseshoe Canyon

20 min

(Summer and Winter) You'll spend approximately 45 minutes exploring this spectacular badlands formation, with time to descend partway into the canyon on maintained trails for dramatic photos of the striped geological layers.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum
  • Bottled water
  • Booster seat
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

10125 19 St NE 10125 19 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada, T3J 3P9 08:50 am approx - Airport Pickup - The location is '10125 19 Street NE, T3J3P9'. Opposite of the road from Hampton Inn Hotel. Pickup is at the Tim Hortons Cafe at this location. Vehicle and Seat description and will be provided to all travelers one day before travel.
Calgary Downtown (4 Ave SE) Calgary, AB, Canada, T2G 4X3 08:30 am - Downtown Pickup - The location is '4 Avenue SE & Macleod Trail' Downtown T2G4X3. It is on the opposite side of road from Delta Hotel Entrance, on south side of Harry Hay's Building under the Skybridge. Vehicle and Seat description will be provided to all travelers one day before travel.

One of these locations will be where the tour ends. Your booking confirmation will have the details.

Start time:

8:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9

16 total reviews

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