DRUMHELLER BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Drumheller Badlands: Hoodoos, Dinosaurs and a 3.5‑Hour Journey Through Prehistory
A 3.5-hour Wild West Badlands bus tour from Drumheller that threads Dinosaur Valley, Hoodoos and Horsethief Canyon with comfortable, family-friendly transport and guided interpretation.
Drumheller Badlands: Hoodoos, Dinosaurs and a 3.5‑Hour Journey Through Prehistory.
Explore the Alberta Badlands from Drumheller on a guided bus tour that moves through Dinosaur Valley to Hoodoos, the Badlands Passion Play site and Horsethief Canyon, crosses the Red Deer River and visits an on‑site ghost town while unpacking 150 million years of landscape and human history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Comfortable, family‑friendly 14‑passenger bus
The operator runs an air‑conditioned 14‑passenger bus with mid‑high seats, aisle‑side armrests and seat belts; padded cloth walls and a high ceiling provide roomy views and full safety features for relaxed sightseeing.
Designed for families and peace of mind
Tours run rain or shine and are described as family friendly; child safety seats are available on request and the vehicle includes full safety features for passengers.
Narrative ties geology to human stories
Onboard interpretation brings the Badlands alive with explanations of where dinosaur fossils are found and stories of first nations people, fur trade explorers, cowboys, pioneers, coal miners and modern oilfield workers.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over roughly three and a half hours you sit in comfort while a guided route threads iconic formations and out‑of‑the‑way places: rolling into Dinosaur Valley, walking viewpoints at hoodoos and canyon rims, crossing the Red Deer River by the Bleriot Ferry and pausing at a ghost town — all woven together with a narrative that spans 150 million years.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled duration of the tour is 3.5 hours.
Bring appropriate outerwear for weather; child safety seats are available on request from the operator.
Pickup is provided by the operator; the tour runs in an air‑conditioned 14‑passenger vehicle equipped with seat belts and other safety features.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for 3.5 hours.
Where does the tour meet?
Pickup is provided by the operator.
How many people are on each tour?
The vehicle holds a maximum of 14 people.
Is this tour suitable for children and are child seats available?
The tour is described as family friendly and child safety seats are available on request.
What sites will we visit?
Stops include Dinosaur Valley, Hoodoos, the Badlands Passion Play site, Horsethief Canyon, a crossing of the Red Deer River via the Bleriot Ferry and a visit to a ghost town, with a walk over a suspension bridge at one stop.
What will the guide discuss during the tour?
The narrative covers geological history spanning 150 million years and human histories including first nations people, fur trade explorers, cowboys, pioneers, coal miners and modern oilfield workers.