Visit Drumheller (Hoodoos, Royal Tyrrell Museum), Calgary (CrossIron Mills Outlet). The Drumheller Valley is one with a rich and unique heritage. The dinosaur capital of the world, we have more to offer than you could have ever imagined!
In the morning, travel eastward from Calgary across the vast prairies before reaching Drumheller, where rolling badlands come into view. Weathered canyons and striking red-and-white rock layers showcase the artistry of nature. Next, visit the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to one of the largest collections of dinosaur fossils, where prehistoric giants come alive before your eyes. On the way, see the World's Largest Dinosaur Model (drive-by). Continue to the Hoodoos Trail, where unique mushroom-shaped stone pillars, sculpted by wind and erosion, stand tall in the valley. Walking among these formations, you can't help but marvel at the smallness of humankind. On the return journey, enjoy shopping at CrossIron Mills Outlet, Alberta's largest integrated shopping mall. Finally, drive back to Calgary.
Drumheller, AB
Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer River valley in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. The Drumheller portion of the Red Deer River valley, often referred to as Dinosaur Valley, has an approximate width of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and an approximate length of 28 kilometres (17 mi).
Royal Tyrrell Museum
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction and a centre of palaeontological research noted for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Hoodoos
Other nearby highlights are found along the Hoodoo Trail (Highway 10).
This fully enclosed shopping center is just outside of Calgary and the largest single-level shopping center in the province of Alberta, covering more than one million square feet.
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
Drop off points: (If you don't need to purchase the post tour on last day) Calgary drop off point 1: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, address: 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary AB T2A 6B6 Calgary drop off point 2: Delta Calgary Downtown, address: 209 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 0C6 Calgary drop off point 3: Calgary airport
According to itinerary arrangement, the drop off time may be changed. The specific time is subject to the actual situation.
Calgary airport return flight:
If you skipping CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping
For domestic flights within Canada: book flights departing after 18:30
For international flights: book flights departing after 19:30
If joining the CrossIron Mills Outlet Shopping program and connecting to flights the same evening
For domestic flights within Canada: book flights departing after 21:00
For international flights: book flights departing after 22:00
Price Includes
Air-conditioned vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Traffic Accident Insurance
Admission for National Park
Bilingual Tour Guide (English and Chinese)
Price Excludes
Mandatory Service fee in cash (C$15 per person per day)
Meals & All Personal Expenses such as laundry, phone & travel insurance.
Refunds for costs caused by force majeure such as but not limited to traffic delays, wars, coups, strikes, weather, aircraft machine failures, flight cancellations or changes in time, etc.
Optional activities with additional fees mentioned in the itinerary
All optional tours or meal package can not be booked on the tour.
Additional Note
This product is a local bus tour. All foreign travelers are responsible to have ready and to bring a valid visa. Confirm and process eTA in advance according to your passport type. For details, please click the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp (Electronic Travel Permit [Mandarin] for reference only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iyyMVFvfM)
To ensure a smooth and complete trip, we strongly recommend that you order activity tickets and meal packages, at the time of booking a tour. No additional changes or modifications will be provided within 10 days before or during the tour.
Hotel Class: North American Hotels do not have an official hotel star rating standard. The hotels involved on the trip are local brand hotels.
If for any reason you need to leave our group during the trip, you must fill out a "Letter of Liability Release"; no exceptions.
Guests under 16 years old, must be accompanied by an adult (Age 18 or above).
In the event of traffic, weather, or other circumstances not under our company's control, or if you are unable to participate in activities included in the itinerary due to personal reasons, no refunds will be given.
During the tour, please arrive at the pick-up location at the time scheduled by the tour guide. Do not be late to avoid delaying other tourists' itinerary. If you are late or miss the transportation we have provided, you are responsible (at your own expense) to meet the group at the next designated meeting location.
Luggage Policy: Each guest is allowed 1 check-in bag (total dimensions must not exceed 62 inches), 1 carry-on, and 1 personal item. Extra luggage will not be allowed.
Confirmation
After the reservation information is submitted, you will immediately receive a receipt email for the reservation order. Within 72 hours of submission, you will receive an order status confirmation email. Please do not book a flight until you receive an order status confirmation email.
Redemption
After booking online, you will receive a "confirmation email" with complete instructions, including the local phone number of the destination. When you are sure, be sure to print this "confirmation email" and take it with you on your trip -- evidence that you have paid for it.
Terms & Condition
The following applies to order cancellations OR changes :
- reduce the number of participants for the same order
- cancel the entire order
- change of itinerary
- change different dates for the same trip
1. No refund will be made for any change or cancellation of the entire order or one or all of the activities, meals, tickets and accommodation within 72hours prior to the departure of the tour;
2. Charge 6% tour fee/ order/time 72hours or more before the tour (activities and catering are refundable)
3. Christmas, New Year, and holidays(Dec.16-Jan.02) are non-refundable and non-changeable once confirmed.
The following applies to order modification
- increase the number of participants in the trip (depending on the resource situation of the corresponding date of the trip)
- change the name of the person participating in the trip
1. No modification shall be made within 30 days before the tour
2. A service fee of 6% tour fee / single/trip will be charged for 72hours or more before the trip
3. If there is any upgrade hotels (Fairmont, etc.) in the booking, there will be non-refundable for any changes or cancellation for upgrade hotel option.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
If your itinerary includes shuttle service, please be sure to provide accurate flight information and arrive at the designated pick-up location in advance. The travel agency reserves the right to provide the second service or to charge $30 per person if there is an error in pick-up due to inaccurate information.
Visitors under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 or above).
Please understand that complimentary items unavailable due to traffic, weather or other force majeure factors, or you cannot participate due to personal reasons, the fees will not be refunded.
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
If you have special needs (such as bed, vegetarian, baby chair, etc.), please inform us at least 7 days before the trip, we will try to coordinate, but no guarantee.
If you need to leave the tour, please sign the confirmation of leaving the tour.
During the tour, there may be different vehicles and tour guides to serve you. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The order of travel may be adjusted.
If the weather condition, war, general strikes, and other unforeseen circumstances interrupt the journey, our company reserves the right to rearrange the journey without refunding the tour fee.
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