Drumheller Dinosaur Valley & Horseshoe Canyon Adventure Day Tour
Calgary, Canada
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn more about dinosaurs on this fascinating tour to Drumheller’s Dinosaur Valley. You’ll get the chance to look for your own dinosaur bone discoveries, just like an archeologist. Also check out the other amazing rock formations in the area, including rugged canyons and hoodoo monoliths. This is an informative tour that kids and adults alike will enjoy.
- An ideal day trip for nature and science-loving travelers
- This is an economical group tour
- See and do a lot during a full ten-hour day out
- A fun way of getting out of Calgary for the day
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Tour Guide Service
- Traffic Accident Insurance (10M liability)
- Royal Tyrrell Museum Admission (Except September 27th)
- Lunch
- Personal expense and travel insurance
- Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
- Gratuities (Suggested: CAD $15 per person per day in cash)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1, Canada
Departure Time 08:00AM. Please wait at the hotel lobby and our tour guide will come in and greet you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Horseshoe Canyon
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Royal Tyrrell Museum
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Drumheller's Little Church
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Hoodoos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Drumheller Visitor Information Centre
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 18 reviews
Jon_S, Aug 2024
A long day with not too many points of interest. Rough ride in the bus we were in. No water for the customers. I would not recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your review. This tour has always included rich historical explanations because it is a storytelling journey. Our guide worked hard to bring the stories to life and make the experience feel like stepping back in time. However, it seems you may not have been particularly interested in the historical narratives, which we regret. Regarding your comment about not providing water, we aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible, which is why we don't offer bottled water. We encourage guests to bring their own water bottles, as we do. If you need bottled water, it is available for purchase during meals or at museum gift shops. If you're unsure where to buy it, feel free to ask the guide for assistance. However, we still recommend bringing a reusable bottle on any tour to avoid creating unnecessary waste. Thank you again for your feedback.
Maya_P, Sep 2023
First of all the bus driver was really nice and the schedule was respected. But I feel I made a mistake by booking this tour. I really wanted to hike in the hoodoos and enjoy the Royal Tyrell museum, but the tour concentrate on diverse other touristy attractions (like the tiny church, the giant dinosaur or a view from a parking lot on the horseshoe canyon) I think those can be viewed in few minutes and are not really interesting. Actually, you would spend less money if you rented a car and went by yourself, plus you will be free to do all the interesting activities the Royal Tyrell museum offers, and to my opinion , the hoodoos diserves at least 1 and a half hour to enjoy and hike a little. Plus, the tour just provides you an automatic Siri like guide in the bus, as the driver IS not really a guide and does not speak a really good english. The computer voice linked to the GPS during the ride is actually kind of anecdotic and annoying to be honest. During summer there are shuttles that will take you from Calgary to drumheller and the Royal Tyrell museum, it could be an entire day of interesting activities for a modest cost.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience with us. We appreciate your honest input, and we're sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations.
We understand your desire for a more customized experience. We'll take your suggestions into consideration to enhance our offerings and provide more options for travelers like you who seek specific activities.
We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future, and we'll strive to create a more tailored and fulfilling experience for you.
Best regards,
Calgary Tours
Frazer_W, Jul 2023
Good trip, a decent day. David is a good guide with deep knowledge. There are a few stops throughout the day all of some intrigue
MAGGIE_L, May 2023
Horseshoe Canyon and Hoodoos really interesting; Royal Tyrell Museum a must for dino enthusiasts and for the young and old!!
Adriaan_v, Aug 2022
We were greated by the guide in good time. We stopped at several places including the main stop the dinosaur museum. I would recomment this tour for anyone that is interested in learning about dinosaurs.
Nathalie_H, Aug 2022
The Badlands are wonderful . We enjoyed time over there.
Unfortunately, the museum don’t have renting for French visit.
Susan_M, Aug 2022
The bus felt like an old school bus. Very uncomfortable bumpy ride. Dropped in a parking lot for lunch with the option of McDonald’s or Harvey’s. The Royal Tyrrell museum stop could have been longer and some of the other stops should have been shorter (eg the giant dinosaur). The Horshoe Canyon was beautiful and the hoodoos were neat. Overall it is a very long day and it wasn’t great.
Ama_D, Jul 2022
We had a good time in Drumheller. Our tour guide/bus driver was very friendly and professional. He made our tour extraordinary.
Selina_C, Jun 2022
I was very disappointed in our time at the museum. The entrance tickets were timed and after several calls to the company I was unable to obtain a time when our tour would be there. When we arrived there were only cancellation tickets to be had. Only 1 of my party was able to obtain a ticket. I feel that Viator should offer tickets to it’s customers. We were also to have lunch in the cafe but the museum people said no unless we had tickets. Our bus driver was excellent and tried to accommodate us as best he could. The rest of the tour was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Dear Value Customers,
Thank you for feedback and it is very important to us. We will review the booking and product content further to seek improvement of our services and experience.
Thank you again and Regards,
Calgary Tours
Galina_K, Sep 2021
This was a really nice day out seeing what is around Drumheller and the dinosaur fossils at the museum were fantastic. Really great guide and the day was well paced. Would recommend.
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