Badlands Small Group Guided Tour: Calgary to Drumheller Dinosaurs

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About this activity

Step back 75 million years on this full-day small-group Badlands tour from Calgary. In just 90 minutes, you'll trade the city skyline for dramatic canyon landscapes carved by ancient seas and wind.

Stand atop the Largest Dinosaur for sweeping valley views. Explore the Royal Tyrrell Museum's paleontology collection — the richest fossil displays anywhere. Pause at the Little Church and Horse Thief Canyon on Dinosaur Trail for vivid and fascinating imagery.

Walk the Rosedale Suspension Bridge, photograph the Striking Hoodoo Rock Formations, and go on a canyon frive on 11 bridges to Wayne. Finally soak in the layered walls of Horseshoe Canyon — each stripe a chapter of Earth's history.

Small groups mean personal attention and real conversation. Your tour guide brings the geology discoveries to life, with time for questions, photos, and stops. Perfect for families, photographers, and curious minds.

Drumheller is one of Canada's most remarkable natural destinations. Book your spot today.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–6
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
Guide: English
Operated by: View Rockies Charters

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Booster seat
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Admission fees: Royal Tyrrell Museum (Admission Ticket)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Horseshoe Canyon

20 min

(Summer and Winter) Witness Horseshoe Canyon's dramatic amphitheater, where striped badlands rise in spectacular curves around you. Sedimentary layers revealing millions of years of geological history and stunning natural formations offers unparalleled photography opportunities, and an immersive journey into Earth's ancient past rarely found elsewhere.
Horsethief Canyon

20 min

(Summer and Winter) Stand at the canyon's edge and witness a breathtaking panorama of deeply carved badlands stretching endlessly before you. Horsethief Canyon showcases dramatic erosion patterns, vibrant earth-toned layers, and sweeping Wild West views.
Royal Tyrrell Museum

2 h 15 min Admission included

(Summer and Winter) Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is a World-class paleontological museum, with amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life. Stop includes time for lunch at the cafeteria. You have the option to visit for 2 hours and do the next 2 stops or visit only museum for 3 hours.
The Hoodoos

30 min

(Summer and Winter) Wander among towering hoodoos on this accessible interpretive trail, where eons old rock formations create an otherworldly landscape. Touch ancient sedimentary layers, and climb steel staircases for stunning vistas. These iconic mushroom-shaped pillars offer incredible photo opportunities.
World's Largest Dinosaur

25 min Admission not included

(Summer and Winter) Marvel at the colossal 86-foot Tyrannosaurus rex statue for iconic photos, Drumheller's most famous attraction towering over the valley showcasing why Drumheller is Canada's Dinosaur Capital.
Drumheller's Little Church

10 min

(Summer and Winter) Take pics at World's Largest Little Church that seats 10,000 people but 6 at a time.
Rosedale Suspension Bridge

15 min

(Summer and Winter) Cross the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge, swaying 117 meters long over the Red Deer River Valley. This thrilling pedestrian walkway offers breathtaking panoramic views of layered badlands, and abandoned coal mining ruins. Feel the exhilarating bounce beneath your feet and walk the short trail on the other side while capturing unforgettable photos of Drumheller's dramatic landscape.
Stop 8

10 min

(Summer and Winter) Stop briefly at the "Welcome to Drumheller" sign, marking your entry into Canada's Dinosaur Capital. Featuring a charming dinosaur emblem, it's a fun, quick photo opportunity before exploring the Badlands. Capture the moment with friends or family as you officially arrive in this prehistoric, fossil-rich corner of Alberta.
Stop 9

20 min

(Summer and Winter) Cruise through the scenic route through the ghost town of Wayne, AB, crossing all 11 historic bridges along the Rosebud River. Learn about the history of this once mining town and about geology in the Badlands. The tour does not stop at The Last Chance Saloon.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Private Pickup is provided during Winter Tours only (01 November to 24 March)
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.
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.