Two Day Drumheller and the Hoodos



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TWO DAY DRUMHELLER AND THE HOODOS

CODE
2DDH
STARTING FROM
$486 USD
PLACES VISITED
Calgary, Drumheller
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Featuring landscapes like nowhere else on earth, the Canadian Badlands will transport you to another time and place. From prehistoric fossil beds and rocky canyons to coal mining ghost towns and cowboy hangouts, there’s plenty to discover in this unique area.
Start Location: Calgary End Location: Calgary
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology
  • Exploring the Hoodoos
  • Atlas Coal Mine
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ITINERARY
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology

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. Discover the amazing fossils, rocks, plants, animals, and history of the badlands. Following the hike, enjoy a guided tour through the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Overnight: Drumheller
Meals: Dinner
Hoodoos and Atlas Coal Mine

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
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Round trip transportation from your Calgary hotel
  • Sightseeing tour of the Town of Drumheller
  • Admission and a guided tour of the Royal Tyrell Museum
  • Guided hike on the Hoodoo Trail
  • Admission to the Atlas Coal Mine with guided tour
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Professional Tour Leader
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  • Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
  • Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Taxes as applicable
  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

 


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