Drumheller & Dinosaurs Two Day Tour | Alberta Badlands Adventure

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Starting From

$759 USD

Places Visited

Calgary, Drumheller

Tour Overview

Drumheller & Dinosaurs – A two-day trip in Alberta's Badlands.

Date: May 4-5, 2027.

Step into Alberta's prehistoric past on this unforgettable 2-day adventure to Drumheller, the heart of the Canadian Badlands. Travel from Calgary into a landscape of dramatic canyons, hoodoos, and sweeping valley views, beginning with a stop at the spectacular Horseshoe Canyon. Explore the world-famous Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to one of the largest displays of dinosaur fossils on Earth, and discover the stories written in the rocks on a guided badlands hike. Continue the journey with a visit to the iconic Hoodoos Trail and a fascinating guided tour of the historic Atlas Coal Mine. Blending ancient history, striking scenery, and local heritage, this tour offers a memorable look at one of Alberta's most unique destinations.

Start Location Calgary

End Location Calgary

Top Highlights

Marvel at the views from Horseshoe Canyon - Take in the breathtaking beauty of the Badlands from this dramatic U-shaped canyon, where panoramic viewpoints offer incredible photo opportunities.
Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum - Explore Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to ancient life, featuring extraordinary dinosaur exhibits and fascinating prehistoric discoveries.
Discover the Badlands on foot - Enjoy a moderate guided hike where fossils, rock formations, plants, and the natural history of the region come to life in an unforgettable setting.
Walk among the famous Hoodoos - Experience these striking sandstone pillars up close on the Hoodoos Trail and learn how millions of years of erosion created these fragile natural wonders.
Tour the historic Atlas Coal Mine - Step into Drumheller’s coal mining past with a guided visit to this nationally designated historic site, including the last wooden tipple in Canada.

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1

We travel northeast of Calgary to the town of Drumheller. Located in the Badlands of the Red Deer Valley, Drumheller was once a booming coal town with over 100 active coal mines in the region. Now, it is best known as the home of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Before arriving at Drumheller, we will make a stop at the Horseshoe Canyon viewpoint. Stand on the edge of this huge U-shaped canyon and survey the beauty and mystery of the badlands and hoodoos. The two arms of the canyon extend approximately 5 km each and the platforms at the top provide amazing vistas for picture-perfect photos. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the study of ancient life. In addition to featuring one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, it offers a wide variety of creative, fun, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a commentary moderate adult hike. (weather dependant for walk or just viewpoints) Discover the amazing fossils, rocks, plants, animals, and history of the badlands. Following the hike, enjoy time inside to look around at your own pace through the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Enjoy a group dinner at a local eatery in Drumheller.

Overnight: Drumheller

Meals: Dinner
Day 2

This morning, we’re off to visit the hoodoos. Hoodoos take millions of years to form and stand 5 to 7 meters tall. Each hoodoo is a sandstone pillar resting on a thick base of shale capped by a large stone. Hoodoos are very fragile and can erode completely if the capstone is dislodged. The protected hoodoo site is a guaranteed spot to see hoodoos, but smaller versions of these sandstone giants can be found throughout the Badlands. Enjoy a moderate hike on the famous Hoodoos Trail, followed by a picnic lunch. Next, enjoy a guided tour of the Atlas Coal Mine. Ascend the last wooden tipple in Canada. Witness the inner mechanical workings of this nationally designated historic icon. View the massive shaker plants. Hear harrowing stories of the men and boys who worked in the dangerous tipples of Drumheller Valley. Transfer back to Calgary.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Status	Trip start	Trip End	price	single supplement	Book
AVAILABLE	Tue, 04 May 2027	Wed, 05 May 2027	$759 USD	$103 USD	BOOK NOW
AVAILABLE	Mon, 10 May 2027	Tue, 11 May 2027	$759 USD	$103 USD	BOOK NOW

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Price includes taxes (5% GST).

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What’s Included

Round-trip transportation from Calgary
Sightseeing tour of Drumheller
Admission to the Royal Tyrell Museum
Light hike on the Hoodoo Trail
Admission to the Atlas Coal Mine with guided tour
Professional Tour Leader
Accommodations and meals as listed
Local tax - GST

What’s Not Included

Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel insurance
Anything not specified on the itinerary

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Tour Questions

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Some tours are mainly coach based and may not be physically demanding while others may require walking inclines or on rough surfaces to access interesting locations. Please check with us and your booking agent carefully and discuss your mobility restrictions before completing any tour booking to ensure this style of travel is right for you.

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Booking & Flight Questions

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Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for baggage is 20 kilograms or about 40 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages but there may be places where you will be required to wheel in your bags for quicker access. Be sure to advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker, or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of a coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations guidelines.

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo travellers can choose to pay a Single Supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share with a co-traveller of the same gender, we have a Twin Share option that is offered for most tours where you share a hotel room with another same gender traveller. In this case, you will not be charged for Single Supplement.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire or contact us regarding this option, as prices and availability vary from tour to tour.

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For convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals that are specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 10-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Coach Driver (where appropriate) and Tour Director are entirely at your discretion. We recommend about CDN $5.00 per person, per day, for your Driver and CDN$7.00 per person, per day for your Tour Leader.

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