Drumheller Dinosaur Fossils and Badlands Tour

Your day begins with a comfortable morning departure in our spacious vehicle. Through your tall large window sightseeing minibus you'll witness the dramatic land transition from prairie grasslands to otherworldly badlands landscape. Your stop is at Royal Tyrrell Museum, exploring the world's largest collection of dinosaur fossils, walk through prehistoric landscapes and stand beneath complete dinosaur skeletons. Later your scenic drive through the 11 bridges of the ghost town of Wayne brings you to the legendary Last Chance Saloon, steeped in outlaw tales. After lunch you'll cross the historic Rosedale Suspension Bridge before touring with a visit to the eerily beautiful Hoodoos, where you'll walk among towering stone pillars sculpted by millions of years of erosion. Later you'll ascend the World's Largest Dinosaur statue for spectacular panoramic views of the valley. Your final stop at Horseshoe Canyon you descend into the canyon for up-close views of the striped rock formations.

What's included:

• Audio Guide

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 10 hours

Royal Tyrrell Museum

1500 N Dinosaur Trl, Midland Provincial Park, Drumheller, T0J 0Y0

World-class paleontological museum, with over 130,000 fossils and amazingly detailed exhibits that bring prehistoric eras to life and a small Hoodoos trail.

2 hours, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Wayne

Wayne, Alberta, Drumheller

Cross 11 one-lane bridges as we journey to this historic coal mining town, now home to the famous Last Chance Saloon to see its bullet-riddled walls and colorful frontier memorabilia. Also enjoy lunch at a Last Chance Saloon.

1 hour

Rosedale Suspension Bridge

3061 Ab-10, , Drumheller, T0J 0Y0

You'll cross this historic swinging pedestrian bridge that once served local coal miners, offering unique views of the Red Deer River valley.

20 minutes

The Hoodoos

Hoodoo Ave, Drumheller, T0J 0Y4

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.

40 minutes

World's Largest Dinosaur

60-1 Avenue West, Drumheller, T0J 0Y0

You'll climb 106 stairs inside this 86-foot T-Rex for a unique view from its mouth overlooking the entire Drumheller valley.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Drumheller

Drumheller

You'll have time to enjoy lunch at one of Drumheller's local restaurants and briefly explore the dinosaur-themed downtown area.

30 minutes

Horseshoe Canyon

Drumheller

You'll be exploring this spectacular badlands formation, with time to descend partway into the canyon on maintained trails for dramatic photos of the striped geological layers.

45 minutes