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Drumheller Badlands Private Tour

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Calgary, Canada
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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Tour price varies by group size, minimum tickets required even if smaller group.

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 tailors the pace to your group — never rushed, never lost in a crowd. Real conversations, genuine discoveries.

What's Included

  • Meals All-Inclusive Option only. Lunch at a pre-selected restaurant as per dietary suggestions provided by guests
  • Bottled water
  • Booster seat
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup will be from address provided by the traveler, address should be within the pickup area (circle) for the tour. Vehicle and guide contact details will be sent by best contact to the traveler on the eve of travel, vehicle depends on group size. If the address cannot be accessed by tour vehicle then a nearby spot with easy access will be provided to traveler. Drop-off can be a different location than pickup.

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Horseshoe Canyon

(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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Horsethief Canyon

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum

(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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Last Chance Saloon

(Summer and Winter) Cross eleven road bridges to the ghost town of Wayne. Learn the history of the town and geology facts about the area. Visit the Last Chance Saloon and learn its history.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Hoodoos

(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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Little Church

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

World's Largest Dinosaur

(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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Star Mine Suspension Bridge

(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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infant seat available at additional charge, Booster seats free of charge

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Drumheller Badlands Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

  • MealsAll-Inclusive Option only. Lunch at a pre-selected restaurant as per dietary suggestions provided by guests
  • Bottled water
  • Booster seat
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum (Admission Tickets) All-Inclusive Option only
  • World's Largest Dinosaur (Ticket to Climb) All-Inclusive Option only
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infant seat available at additional charge, Booster seats free of charge
  • In case of Weather Canada confirmed extreme events the tour will be cancelled and refunded

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