Bad Land and Dinosaur Museum Day Tour from Calgary
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Tour Code: 571408
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$104.14 per person
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Departure CityCalgary
End CityCalgary
Duration1 days
LanguageChinese Live, English Live
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Activity LevelModerate
AccessibilityNot accessible
Highlights
• World-Class Dinosaur Museum (Optional): Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, one of the world’s best paleontological museums, famous for its collection of Alberta dinosaur fossils
• Horseshoe Canyon Views: Explore the stunning, layered formations of Horseshoe Canyon, offering panoramic views of the Badlands landscape
• Geological Hoodoos: Witness the unique Hoodoos, striking geological sculptures that took millions of years to form in the arid environment
• Drumheller Icons: Stop at the Drumheller Visitor Centre to climb the World's Largest Dinosaur statue for a panoramic view of the town and visit the charming Little Church
• Efficient Day Tour: Perfect single-day escape from Calgary to experience the ancient history and dramatic geography of the Alberta Badlands
• Horseshoe Canyon Views: Explore the stunning, layered formations of Horseshoe Canyon, offering panoramic views of the Badlands landscape
• Geological Hoodoos: Witness the unique Hoodoos, striking geological sculptures that took millions of years to form in the arid environment
• Drumheller Icons: Stop at the Drumheller Visitor Centre to climb the World's Largest Dinosaur statue for a panoramic view of the town and visit the charming Little Church
• Efficient Day Tour: Perfect single-day escape from Calgary to experience the ancient history and dramatic geography of the Alberta Badlands
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Itinerary
★ Departure around 08:00AM from Calgary / ★ Return to Calgary around 17:00-18:00PM
【Horseshoe Canyon — Royal Tyrell Museum — Little Church — Hoodoos】
Badlands & Dinosaurs: Horseshoe Canyon, Hoodoos & Royal Tyrrell Museum
Discover the prehistoric heart of Alberta on this essential tour to the Badlands and Drumheller. Your journey explores the dramatic, layered landscape of Horseshoe Canyon and the unique geology of the Hoodoos (wind-weathered stone pillars). The day's core highlight is the optional visit to the world-class Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to Canada's largest collection of dinosaur fossils. Conclude with a visit to the iconic World's Largest Dinosaur statue and the tiny, charming Little Church.
Journey Highlights
Horseshoe Canyon: A U-shaped canyon near Drumheller, offering dramatic, panoramic views of the badlands. It's famous for its striking layered rock formations and is a popular spot for hiking and photography. (Approx. 15min. stop)
(Optional$$) Royal Tyrrell Museum: One of the world's premier paleontological museums, famous for its vast collection of dinosaur fossils found in the surrounding Alberta badlands. It's a must-see for dinosaur enthusiasts. (Approx. 90min. stop)
* Tickets for the Royal Tyrrell Museum must be purchased on-site on September 27, 2026 due to a special event that day; advance purchase is not available.
Little Church: A small, quaint, and functioning church in Drumheller. It seats just six people and is often cited as one of the world's smallest churches, making it a popular and charming photo stop. (Approx. 15min. stop)
Drumheller Information Centre: The main information hub for Drumheller and the Canadian Badlands. It's famously marked by the World's Largest Dinosaur, a massive roadside attraction you can climb for panoramic town views. (Approx. 20min. stop)
Hoodoos: Unique geological pillars of soft sedimentary rock topped by a hard, protective caprock. These formations are fragile and take millions of years to form, standing as striking natural sculptures of the badlands. (Approx. 30min. stop)
【Horseshoe Canyon — Royal Tyrell Museum — Little Church — Hoodoos】
Badlands & Dinosaurs: Horseshoe Canyon, Hoodoos & Royal Tyrrell Museum
Discover the prehistoric heart of Alberta on this essential tour to the Badlands and Drumheller. Your journey explores the dramatic, layered landscape of Horseshoe Canyon and the unique geology of the Hoodoos (wind-weathered stone pillars). The day's core highlight is the optional visit to the world-class Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to Canada's largest collection of dinosaur fossils. Conclude with a visit to the iconic World's Largest Dinosaur statue and the tiny, charming Little Church.
Journey Highlights
Horseshoe Canyon: A U-shaped canyon near Drumheller, offering dramatic, panoramic views of the badlands. It's famous for its striking layered rock formations and is a popular spot for hiking and photography. (Approx. 15min. stop)
(Optional$$) Royal Tyrrell Museum: One of the world's premier paleontological museums, famous for its vast collection of dinosaur fossils found in the surrounding Alberta badlands. It's a must-see for dinosaur enthusiasts. (Approx. 90min. stop)
* Tickets for the Royal Tyrrell Museum must be purchased on-site on September 27, 2026 due to a special event that day; advance purchase is not available.
Little Church: A small, quaint, and functioning church in Drumheller. It seats just six people and is often cited as one of the world's smallest churches, making it a popular and charming photo stop. (Approx. 15min. stop)
Drumheller Information Centre: The main information hub for Drumheller and the Canadian Badlands. It's famously marked by the World's Largest Dinosaur, a massive roadside attraction you can climb for panoramic town views. (Approx. 20min. stop)
Hoodoos: Unique geological pillars of soft sedimentary rock topped by a hard, protective caprock. These formations are fragile and take millions of years to form, standing as striking natural sculptures of the badlands. (Approx. 30min. stop)
Tips
* Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition, If closed will replace by another sightseeing point.
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
08:00 AM | Calgary
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites (Lobby) 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
Please be ready and show up at meeting location 10 minutes prior to the meeting time as the tour will start on time.
Transfer Info
Own Expenses
- Royal Tyrrell MuseumCAD$25.00/Adult;CAD$12.00/Child(7-17); Infant under the age of 6 years old are for FreeAdvance booking is required.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Price is subject to 5% GST.
What’s Included
Includes
- Ground transportation via air-conditioned coach
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
- Service fee for the driver and guide (Mandatory fee)
Excludes
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
- Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
Special Notes
- Each person is allowed to check in and carry on only one piece of baggage, any additional baggage will incur an extra fee of CAD$25+5%GST per piece.
- We recommend to confirm with us about the tour availability before booking air tickets.
- Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition.If closure of any sightseeing point occurs, it will be replaced by other points.
- Please be ready at meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the pick-up time as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please meet us at the next pick-up location. Should there be any concerns, please contact us.
- We recommends you to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance immediately upon booking as a measure of an extra protection.
- We have put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. We reserve the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation. Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant.
- We shall not be liable for failure in the performance of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration (either mental or physical), attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof.Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies,
- One piece of checked luggage & one piece of carryon luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person.
- Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation.
- We highly recommend to check the weather forecast before your arrival because the temperature in the Rocky Mountains can drop dramatically at night.
- Suggest to bring the warm coat and anti-slippery shoes.
- Suggest to bring sunscreen and sun protection products due to high UV index in Canada.
- Suggest to bring toiletries since North America Hotels usually do not provide such amenities.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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