A diverse group of friends sitting on a dock with arms around each other, overlooking water and mountains while cable cars move across the sky.

The People Behind Burkhalter Travel

At Burkhalter Travel, we believe planning a trip should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Our job is to make travel easier, more personal, and far more memorable by handling the details, connecting you with the right options, and guiding you toward experiences that fit your style, your budget, and your goals.

 

For more than 65 years, travelers have trusted Burkhalter Travel to plan vacations and business trips with care, knowledge, and a personal touch. We are a team-based agency built on relationships, service, and experience, and we love helping clients turn travel dreams into real-life memories.

Why Travel With Us?

Travel today comes with a lot of choices, and that is exactly where we help most. Instead of sorting through endless websites and wondering what is worth it, you get a real advisor who knows how to match you with the right cruise line, resort, tour, hotel, or destination.

We combine firsthand travel experience with strong industry relationships to create trips that feel well planned from the start. That means:

  • Personalized recommendations based on your travel style

  • Access to special offers and amenities not always available online

  • Support from a real person who knows the details matter

  • Careful planning for vacations, cruises, tours, and business travel

  • A smoother, more confident travel experience from beginning to end

What Makes Burkhalter Travel Different?

We are not here to sell one-size-fits-all travel. We are here to listen, guide, and create something that feels right for you.

Our advisors have explored destinations around the world, stayed at top hotels and resorts, sailed on a wide range of cruise ships, and experienced memorable tours firsthand. That insight helps us recommend the right match instead of just the popular option.

As part of Travel Leaders Network, we also have access to trusted partners across the travel industry, which helps us offer added value, exclusive perks, and exceptional service.

We Believe Great Travel Starts With Understanding The Traveler.

Our Approach

 When you work with Burkhalter Travel, you can expect:

  • Thoughtful questions about what you really want from your trip

  • Clear guidance and honest recommendations

  • Attention to the little details that make a big difference

  • Friendly, responsive service throughout the planning process

  • A travel experience designed around you, not the other way around

Whether you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, a family getaway, a couple’s escape, a luxury cruise, or an important business trip, we are here to make it feel effortless.

Why Clients Choose Us

Clients come to Burkhalter Travel because they want more than a booking. They want confidence. They want service. They want a partner who cares about the outcome as much as they do. That is what we do best – we help you travel better. We help take the stress out of planning and replace it with excitement, clarity, and anticipation. From the first conversation to the final details, our focus is on helping you travel better.

Our Branches and Other Brand Names

Our home office is located in Madison, WI but one of the keys to our success has been our commitment to local communities through our branch offices. We also have offices in Stoughton, WI; Baraboo, WI; Prairie Du Sac, WI;  Brookfield, WI; and Dubuque, IA.

Over the past 20 years, we have acquired three branch locations and continued operating under their well-known original names;  Travel Headquarters in Dubuque, IA; Travelog Travel in Prairie Du Sac, WI; and Olson Travel Services in Brookfield, WI.

Whatever brand name you know us by, you can count on the same personal attention and service every time.

Let’s Plan Something Great

If you are ready to start planning your next trip, we would love to help. Tell us where you want to go, what kind of experience you are looking for, and we will help bring it to life.

Meet Our Travel Advisors