Private Custom Drumheller Tour: Calgary to Dinosaur Badlands Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Dinosaurs & Badlands Small Group Excursion: Calgary to Drumheller, save up to 9% !

Overview

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 means your guide knows your name, answers every question, and tailors the pace to your group — never rushed, never lost in a crowd. Real conversations, genuine discoveries.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Pickup Information

Please select the 'Arranged Start Time' and 'Tour Option' below, according to your pickup location. Driver and Vehicle details will be provided one day before the tour.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 20 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. The Little Church
(Summer and Winter) Visit the World's Largest Little Church in Drumheller that can only seat 6 people.
Duration: 10 mins
4. (Summer and Winter) Explore the Dinosaur Trails mesmerizing badlands view and gaze at the Large Drumheller Valley from Horsethief Canyon Viewpoint
Duration: 20 mins
5. Eleventh Bridge of Wayne
(Summer and Winter) Cross eleven road bridges to the ghost town of Wayne. Learn the history of the townand geology facts abou the area. The tour does not stop at the Last Chance Saloon
Duration: 20 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
7. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
8. 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.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Admission fees

Bottled water

Booster seat

English Speaking Guide

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Gratuities

Meals

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by View Rockies Charters

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