Sammy Chandhok

Madison, WI
Bucket List and Adventure Travel Specialist

I am excited to plan a tailor-made vacation or find a tour or cruise that fits your vacation wants! I have personal domestic and international experience and training for multiple types of travel including but not limited to adventure, small group...
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Bucket List and Adventure Travel Specialist

Mountains above the clouds in Glacier NP
Mountains above the clouds in Glacier NP

I am excited to plan a tailor-made vacation or find a tour or cruise that fits your vacation wants! I have personal domestic and international experience and training for multiple types of travel including but not limited to adventure, small group, and all-inclusive. 


I have been fortunate to have been able to travel since I was a baby. I got bit by the travel bug early in life and have been hooked ever since! There are endless beautiful places to see within the United States and territories - so if you don't have a passport, don't worry, I can still plan an amazing vacation for you! Internationally, I have been to 4 of the 7 continents (see my additional bios for more information). 


I love to travel because the world is full of beautiful landscapes, interesting nature and wildlife, different ways of life and cultures, exciting adventures, and more! I love to learn about the environment and natural history of the areas I visit as I studied wildlife biology and natural resources in college. Cultural immersion through experiences, food, and talking with locals makes travel even more special and interesting. 


While at other jobs, before working here, I often found myself in the planning and organizing position for travel. For example, I took on the organization of travel for my ultimate Frisbee club team since I joined the team. I also have been the planner for all of the adventurous trips me and a group of friends take almost every year (from white-water rafting trips to backpacking/hiking trips). After the last un-fulfilling job, I finally decided to do something I enjoyed and become a travel agent. Now, I am trained and have resources to stay up-to-date with information and provide the best service for my clients. 

My Wanderlust Experiences


  • I have lived and traveled all over the United States – it is a dream of mine to visit all 50. My current count is 45 states!

  • I love going to National Parks and experiencing our natural world. 

  • India has a special place in my heart, as I have family in southern India that I try to visit every few years.

  • I studied abroad in New Zealand during college and fell in love with the country and Maori culture. I lived there for about 9 months on South Island.

  • On a group tour in northern Thailand, I learned about the culture through immersive activities and explored a historical park and some nature parks.

  • I have also traveled to Andros (in the Bahamas), Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Paris, France.

My Travel Albums

G Adventures - Northern Thailand 2020
Overlook at Wat Saket

My Travel Stories

Universal Orlando - Harry Potter World

If you are as big of a Harry Potter fan as I am, the Universal Parks in Orlando are a must! I listen to the audiobooks read by Jim Dale at least once a year. So, of course, visiting Harry Potter World was on my travel bucket list! In February 2022, my mom surprised me with a trip to Universal for...Read more.

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My Reviews

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best. Honeymoon. Ever
Easy to communicate with. Prompt. Helpful. Worked with our wants for this trip and made them happen! Made sure we had everything we needed pre travel. Gave us suggestions on what to pack. Was always available for a phone call to go over travel documents, etc.
By  Elise  from  Centereach, NY
Traveled to  Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful family vacation
Sammy was very helpful in our planning. Was very happy with the selection of seats on our flights with the family.
By  Donna  from  Reedsburg, WI
Traveled to  Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Very competent Travel Agent
Very helpful - answered all questions - very thorough - and friendly!
By  froid  from  Black Earth, WI
Traveled to  New Orleans ~ Louisiana ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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A Memory Making Trip
I was nervous going into this process. I had never used a travel agent before, but I knew Burkhalter had been in business for as long as I remember so I turned to them to help me plan the trip. I met Sammy face to face in the office which I really appreciated. She explained about choosing a hotel and Park package that would fit my son and me. My son is 17 and this was our first big trip together and it was my goal to make some great memories for him. All transportation from the airport to the hotel, and the hotel to the parks was amazing and easy. The only hiccup we had was the airline cancelled my plane from my connecting spot to home and we were put on a different flight. Because of that we had a six-and-a-half-hour layover between flights. The airline never contacted me, and Sammy hadn't noticed it until I pointed it out on our final itinerary. At that point it was apparently too late to make any changes. Aside from that we had a great time!
By  Alison W.  from  Verona Wisconsin
Traveled to  Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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One of our favorite trips!
She was very responsive to messages and was eager to help me plan my vacation!
By  Anne   from  Madison
Traveled to  San Francisco ~ California ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • New Zealand
  • Alaska
  • Thailand
  • USA
  • Caribbean

Travel Specialist:

  • Adventure
  • National Parks
  • Independent Travel
  • Wellness
  • Cruises

Top Travel Partners:

  • G Adventures
  • Holland America Line
  • Funjet Vacations
  • Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations
  • Globus

Certifications/Awards:

  • Globus, G Adventures, VAX Specialist Certs
  • Rocky Mountaineer, Rail Europe Certs
  • Iceland, New Zealand, Alaska Specialist Certs
  • Alexander & Roberts, Micato Safari, CIE Certs
  • unCruise Adventures, Disney Certs
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