Travel You Can Trust
A family-owned travel agency helping travelers explore the world since 1956.
Meet Bursch Travel:
Bursch Travel’s story began in 1956 when M.W. “Pete” and Audrey Bursch purchased the Bus Depot Café in Alexandria, Minnesota. What started with helping travelers purchase Greyhound bus tickets soon grew to include airline and steamship tickets—and eventually, complete vacation planning.
From the very beginning, Bursch Travel was built on providing travelers with reliable information, honest guidance, and exceptional service. As more customers turned to the Bursch family for help planning their journeys, the travel business quickly outgrew the restaurant and bus depot.
In 1977, Fred Bursch took over company operations and, under his leadership, Bursch Travel expanded far beyond Alexandria. Today, Bursch Travel proudly serves travelers through 14 branch offices and 2 satellite offices across Greater Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. While the company has grown, its commitment has remained the same: providing unsurpassed service and helping travelers make informed decisions with confidence.
In January 2023, Lara (Bursch) Deppisch became the third-generation owner of Bursch Travel, carrying forward a family legacy that has helped travelers turn their dreams into unforgettable experiences for more than 70 years. Today, that same commitment to exceptional service and trusted travel expertise continues—because wherever you dream of going, your journey begins here with travel you can trust.
Bursch Travel Today: Personalized Vacation Planning with Experienced Advisors
Our experienced travel advisors help plan vacations of all kinds, from relaxing getaways to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Whether you’re dreaming of a cruise, exploring a new destination, or planning a customized journey, we’ll connect you with an advisor who has the knowledge and experience to help bring your travel plans to life.
With offices throughout the Midwest and the ability to work with travelers nationwide, Bursch Travel combines the personal service of a local travel agency with the resources and expertise to plan vacations around the world.
Whether you’re planning your first international vacation or your next bucket-list adventure, our advisors are here to help you travel with confidence.
Why Work With Bursch Travel Instead of Booking Online?
With so many travel websites available, it’s easy to wonder why you should work with a travel advisor instead of booking a vacation yourself. The difference is having someone who takes the time to understand what you’re looking for, helps you sort through your options, and is there when you need assistance.
At Bursch Travel, we do more than make reservations. Our experienced travel advisors help you choose the right destinations, cruise lines, resorts, and experiences for your travel style and budget. We know the questions to ask, the details to consider, and the differences that aren’t always obvious when comparing vacations online.
And our service doesn’t end once your trip is booked. If flights change, travel plans need adjusting, or unexpected situations arise, you have a real person to turn to for guidance and assistance.
You can book a vacation online. With Bursch Travel, you gain a trusted partner in planning it.
Wondering What It’s Like to Work With a Travel Advisor?
Whether you’ve never used a travel advisor or it’s been a while, we’d love to show you how the process works, what you can expect, and how we help make vacation planning easier.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It!
For more than 70 years, travelers have trusted Bursch Travel to help them explore the world. But what matters most to us is the experience our clients have along the way.
From planning dream vacations to helping when plans change, our goal is to provide the kind of personal service that keeps travelers coming back.
See what our clients have to say about working with Bursch Travel!
