Drumheller and Horseshoe Canyon Day Tour from Calgary
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Tour Code: 571408
Drumheller and Horseshoe Canyon Day Tour from Calgary
3.0 (1 reviews)
Tour Code: 571408
Departure City
Calgary
End City
Calgary
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Duration
1 days
Language
Chinese Live, English Live
Guide Type
Guided Tour
Activity Level
Moderate
Quality
All Inclusive Tour
Highlights
• 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
• Visit Drumheller on this full-day excursion, explore rugged canyonlands, and get-up close looks at monolithic hoodoo rock formations
• Visit Drumheller on this full-day excursion, explore rugged canyonlands, and get-up close looks at monolithic hoodoo rock formations
Itinerary
Today, travel to Drumheller Valley with us, where offers you a unique combination of spectacular scenery and interesting things to do.
● Horseshoe Canyon: A glacier-carved "U" surrounded by golden prairie, the aptly named Horseshoe Canyon is a dramatic introduction to the badlands. (stop for about 15 minutes)
● Royal Tyrrell Museum (Optional): Features ten signature galleries devoted to palaeontology, with 40 dinosaur skeletons with more than 110000 fossil specimens. (stop for about 90 minutes)
● Little Church: This church was first erected by local contractor Trygve Seland, in cooperation with the ministerial Association in 1968 and was reconstructed by inmates of the Drumheller Institution in 1991. It was designed as a place of worship and mediation and not just a tourist attraction. (stop for about 15 minutes)
● Suspension Bridge: Construction in 1931, the bridge was built for the coal workers of Star Mine. (approx. 20 mins)
* If not open, will go "The largest Dinosaur Sculpture" Instead
● Hoodoos: The Drumheller hoodoos are internationally recognized icons of the Alberta badlands. Composed of sand and clay from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation, the solid, strong capstones protect the softer, underlying base creating their unique mushroom-like shape. (stop for about 30 minutes)
● Horseshoe Canyon: A glacier-carved "U" surrounded by golden prairie, the aptly named Horseshoe Canyon is a dramatic introduction to the badlands. (stop for about 15 minutes)
● Royal Tyrrell Museum (Optional): Features ten signature galleries devoted to palaeontology, with 40 dinosaur skeletons with more than 110000 fossil specimens. (stop for about 90 minutes)
● Little Church: This church was first erected by local contractor Trygve Seland, in cooperation with the ministerial Association in 1968 and was reconstructed by inmates of the Drumheller Institution in 1991. It was designed as a place of worship and mediation and not just a tourist attraction. (stop for about 15 minutes)
● Suspension Bridge: Construction in 1931, the bridge was built for the coal workers of Star Mine. (approx. 20 mins)
* If not open, will go "The largest Dinosaur Sculpture" Instead
● Hoodoos: The Drumheller hoodoos are internationally recognized icons of the Alberta badlands. Composed of sand and clay from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation, the solid, strong capstones protect the softer, underlying base creating their unique mushroom-like shape. (stop for about 30 minutes)
Tips
* Return to Calgary and arrive around 17:00PM.
* Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition, If closed will replace by another sightseeing point.
* Sightseeing points and stop time are subject to weather condition, If closed will replace by another sightseeing point.
Visiting Attractions
Royal Tyrrell Museum
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
07:50 AM | Calgary
Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA 610 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0K1
Own Expenses
- Royal Tyrrell MuseumCAD$25.00/Adult;CAD$12.00/Child(7-17); Infant under the age of 6 years old are for FreeAdvance booking is required.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Price is subject to 5% GST.
What’s Included
Includes
- Ground transportation via air-conditioned coach
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
- National Park Fee (Mandatory fee)
Excludes
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure locations
- All personal expenses, additional hotel services and meals, unless otherwise stated
- Entrance fees and optional tours (rates vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)
- Aside from admission fees, optional tour fees and service fees mentioned above, other fees and taxes should be paid in CAD currency by. If you choose to pay in USD currency, you should pay the price difference caused by the currency exchange rate.
Special Notes
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Cancellation Policy:
* 34 or more days prior to departure date: CAD$30 + GST per person will be charged;
* Within 33 days prior to the departure date: NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-CHANGEABLE.
* Additional fees, including but not limited to associated credit card or wire transfer service charges, will be applied to any cancellation or amendment request. Cancellation policy will be applied to below modifications: reducing the number of travelers, and changing; optional admissions & group meal purchase, as well as amending extended hotel stay. - Please be ready at meeting location 5-10 minutes prior to the pick-up time as the tour will start on time. If you miss the bus, please meet us at the next pick-up location. Should there be any concerns, please contact us.
- We recommends you to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance immediately upon booking as a measure of an extra protection.
- We have put forth all necessary efforts to ensure that, at all times of publication, all descriptions in the present brochure are exact. We reserve the right to postpone, cancel, or change the tour and/or hotel accommodation. Any loss or additional expenses incurred shall be bound by the participant.
- We shall not be liable for failure in the performance of its obligations for any loss or damage resulting from any delay, cancellations, loss of personal belongings, illness, bodily injury, accident, death, deterioration of services, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, disappointment or frustration (either mental or physical), attributable to a fault, negligent act or omission by a provider or any employee thereof.Each agency has various regulations; it is responsible for passengers, and in case of accidental casualties or property damage, it should be resolved in accordance with the safety regulations established by various agencies,
- One piece of checked luggage & one piece of carryon luggage, with applicable size restrictions, are allowed for each person.
- Should there be any itinerary details/price discrepancies from our website, the company's invoice will be considered as the final confirmation.
- We highly recommend to check the weather forecast before your arrival because the temperature in the Rocky Mountains can drop dramatically at night.
- Suggest to bring the warm coat and anti-slippery shoes.
- Suggest to bring sunscreen and sun protection products due to high UV index in Canada.
- Suggest to bring toiletries since North America Hotels usually do not provide such amenities.
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Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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