Drumheller: Hoodoos & Dinosaur Museum Day Trip from Calgary
ID: GYG399987-726808
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Uncover your inner archaeologist as you look for fossils and learn about the prehistoric creatures that roamed the hills and grasslands outside of Alberta's capital, Drumheller.
Visit Drumheller on this full-day guided excursion. Explore rugged canyonlands and get up close and personal with fossils and monolithic hoodoo rock formations.
After meeting with your guide, depart from Calgary and ride out to Dinosaur Valley. Listen to tales about the incredible array of species that have been unearthed there. When you arrive, head to the visitor center to check out fossils and artifacts gathered from more than 40 species of dinosaurs discovered nearby.
Consider expanding your knowledge of prehistoric life and creatures with an optional visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. Then, proceed to Horseshoe Canyon, where the Red Deer River makes a U-turn in steep, stratified canyons.
Cap off your day with up-close looks at the area's towering hoodoo rock formations worn into columns over hundreds of years.
Highlights
- Discover dinosaur fossil sites outside Calgary
- See archaeological records displayed at the Dinosaur Valley
- Admire fascinating topography and colorful cliffs at Horseshoe Canyon
- Stop at the historic Star Mine Suspension Bridge
- Marvel at and learn about hoodoo rock formations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Sightseeing points and stop times are subject to weather condition and will be replaced by other locations if any closure occurs.
Please be there 5-10 minutes prior to the tour start time. Your guide will be wearing a tour guide ID and light green uniform.
INCLUDED
- English-Speaking tour guide service
- Royal Tyrrell Museum ticket (Except September 27th, which can only be purchased on-site.)
- Transportation
- National Park Fee
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expense and meals (lunches & dinners)
- Specific Hotel Pick up (we meet all travelers at a meeting point)
- Checked-In Luggage Allowance (Extra fee may apply if needed)
- Service charge for the driver and guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
