Drumheller Badlands Private Tour

4.9 (17 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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17 reviews

4.9

Drumheller Badlands Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Written guide: Hindi, German, Pashto, Portuguese, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Malay, Greek, English, Italian, Burmese, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Xiang Chinese, Russian, Finnish, Chinese, Cantonese, Javanese, Bangla, French, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Tamil, mnp, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Turkish
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: View Rockies Charters

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Booster seat
Included: Admission fees: Royal Tyrrell Museum (All-Inclusive Option only)
Included: English Speaking Guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission fees: World's Largest Dinosaur (Ticket to Climb) All-Inclusive Option only
Included: Lunch: All-Inclusive Option Only - Includes food only, Name of Restaurant according to dietary needs will be provided. Allergen, intolerance or cultural restrictions should be provided before travel date

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

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.
Stop 2

20 min

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

2 hours 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 4

20 min

(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.
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 6

10 min Admission not included

(Summer and Winter) Visit the World's Largest Little Church in Drumheller that can only seat 6 people.
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 8

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hyatt Regency Calgary
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
Hotel Arts
The Westin Calgary
Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown
Hampton Inn by Hilton Calgary Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary Airport Trail NE by IHG
Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown
ExecSuite
The Dorian, Autograph Collection
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

and 131 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

All-Inclusive

Transportation and Meals

All-Inclusive Private

Duration: 10 hours

Lunch and Bottled Water

Minibus or Minivan

Pickup included
Pay-As-U-Go

Private Transportation

Pay-As-U-Go

Duration: 10 hours

Bottled Water

Minivan or Minibus

Pickup included