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Drumheller Badlands

Dinosaur Trail · Hwy 838
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Highlights

  • The Royal Tyrrell Museum — one of the world's leading dinosaur fossil collections
  • The Hoodoos and the red-rock canyons of the Dinosaur Trail loop
  • Horsethief Canyon viewpoint, one of the best panoramas of the badlands
  • A completely different landscape from the mountains — prairie badlands in an afternoon

Itinerary

8:00 AM

Pickup & drive to Drumheller

Pickup at Calgary Airport (YYC) and drive northeast to the badlands.

10:30 AM

Royal Tyrrell Museum

Guided time through the museum's fossil galleries.

1:00 PM

Dinosaur Trail loop

Lunch on your own in Drumheller, then the Hoodoos and Horsethief Canyon viewpoint.

5:00 PM

Return

Drive back, arriving at Calgary Airport (YYC) in the late afternoon.

Route & Distances

  1. Calgary Airport (YYC)Royal Tyrrell Museum, Drumheller≈ 155 km
  2. Royal Tyrrell Museum, DrumhellerHoodoos≈ 17 km
  3. HoodoosHorsethief Canyon≈ 35 km
  4. Horsethief CanyonCalgary Airport (YYC)≈ 160 km

Distances are approximate driving distances, for reference only — actual route and mileage on the day may vary.

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Regular departures run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Booking is by request, not instant confirmation — contact us to confirm the exact date and seat availability.

What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip transport from Calgary Airport (YYC)
  • English-speaking driver-guide (Vietnamese on request, subject to availability)
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum admission

Excludes

  • Meals and personal expenses
  • Gratuities for your guide

Cancellation Policy

CancelledRefund
21+ days before departureFull refund
7–20 days before departure50% refund
Less than 7 days before departureNo refund

Good to Know

  • Valid government-issued photo ID is required for every traveler on all departures.
  • Pickup and drop-off times are approximate and may shift by 15–30 minutes depending on traffic and road conditions.
  • Itinerary order and stops may change due to weather, road closures, or park conditions — safety comes first.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; stops involve short, easy walks rather than technical hiking.
  • Let us know about mobility needs, dietary restrictions, or large group sizes at the time of booking so we can plan accordingly.
  • Multi-day tours are priced based on double-occupancy hotel rooms; single-traveler and triple-occupancy rates are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good option if we've already done the mountain tours?

Yes — it's a completely different landscape, prairie badlands rather than mountains, and pairs well as a second or third day trip.

Is the Royal Tyrrell Museum included?

Yes, admission is included in the tour price.

How much walking is involved?

The Dinosaur Trail loop and Horsethief Canyon viewpoint involve short, easy walks — comfortable footwear is enough.

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