Code

NASC2

Starting From

$570 USD

Places Visited

Calgary, Drumheller

Tour Overview

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

Dates: May 4-5, 2027 / May 9-10, 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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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

This morning, the tour will depart from the Grey Eagle Resort. 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	$570 USD	$80 USD	BOOK NOW
AVAILABLE	Sun, 09 May 2027	Mon, 10 May 2027	$570 USD	$80 USD	BOOK NOW

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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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This 2-day tour package includes round-trip transportation departing from the Grey Eagle Resort in Calgary, a sightseeing tour of Drumheller, admission to the Royal Tyrrell Museum with a guided badlands hike, a light hike on the Hoodoo Trail, admission to the historic Atlas Coal Mine with a guided tour, a Professional Tour Leader, accommodations and meals as listed (1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinners), and local GST tax.

Excluded from the base package are personal expenses and gratuities, travel insurance, and anything not specified on the itinerary.

The tour price is $744 CAD per person (including 5% GST), with a single supplement of $103 CAD. Available departure dates for the season are Tuesday, May 4, 2027 (returning Wednesday, May 5, 2027) and Sunday, May 9, 2027 (returning Monday, May 10, 2027).

Both the start location and the end location for this tour are in Calgary, Alberta (departing from the Grey Eagle Resort).

The itinerary features travel northeast of Calgary into the Badlands of the Red Deer Valley to visit Drumheller, Horseshoe Canyon, the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, the protected Hoodoos site, and the historic Atlas Coal Mine.

Major highlights include viewing the badlands from the Horseshoe Canyon viewpoint, exploring dinosaur fossils and prehistoric exhibits at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, embarking on a moderate guided hike along the badlands and the famous Hoodoos Trail to see 5 to 7-meter sandstone pillars, and touring Canada's last remaining wooden tipple at the Atlas Coal Mine.

The unique administrative tour code assigned to this specific tour is NASC2.

Anderson Vacations specializes in small group fully escorted tours, with Classic Tours accommodating up to 24 passengers (commonly traveling with 18 to 24) and Tours of Distinction accommodating up to 18 passengers (12 to 18).

The tour involves a moderate adult hike through the badlands and along the Hoodoo Trail. Travelers should review the daily activities and discuss any mobility restrictions with their booking agent beforehand.

You can view real-time availability and secure your booking online via the "Book Now" links in the dates and prices section, or contact Anderson Vacations directly by phone at 1-866-814-7378.

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