Begin your day in Calgary, traveling in a luxury vehicle or van through rolling prairie landscapes that slowly transform into surreal, moon-like terrain. Along the way, hear stories of the land — from ancient sea beds and dinosaur fossils to the early settlers and miners who shaped the area.

Make your first major stop at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, home to one of the world’s largest dinosaur fossil collections.. Your local guide will point out museum highlights and allow time to explore on your own.

After the museum, head deeper into the Badlands to marvel at the iconic Hoodoos — bizarre sandstone pillars sculpted by time. Walk among them, take in panoramic views, and hear the legends passed down by Indigenous communities for generations.

Throughout the day, make photo stops at hidden viewpoints, cross the famous Suspension Bridge, and explore small towns off the typical tourist radar.