Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization, Joen Hyeongjun

Understanding the Land of Morning Calm

South Korea is a country where ancient traditions are juxtaposed with cutting-edge technology, where the bustling energy of ultra-modern cities like Seoul keeps pace with the quiet endurance of centuries-old practices. From wild tea plantations to serene temples, coastal villages to lush mountains, traditional architecture to high-speed trains, and sizzling night markets to the irresistible flavors of its world-renowned cuisine, South Korea thrives on contrast. It’s a place that defies labels—one that must be seen and experienced firsthand to be fully understood.

Why travel to South Korea with MIR

Travelers frequently praise us for our inspired itineraries that take them deeper into the culture and communities of the places we visit. Journey with us to South Korea to get better acquainted with the local people and to appreciate South Korean culture, traditions and history first-hand. We design every one of our South Korea trips to help you discover for yourself what makes this corner of east Asia so vibrant and welcoming, so dazzling and tranquil.

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A day with fantastic clouds in Seoul. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Sungwoo
Misty mountains, a beautiful Korea landscape. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Hyeong-ja
Complete View of Busan-si©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization, Camelpress Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Camelpress
Hwaeseong Fortress. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea O Do-yeon
Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Park DongChul
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  • A day with fantastic clouds in Seoul. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Sungwoo A day with fantastic clouds in Seoul. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Sungwoo
  • Misty mountains, a beautiful Korea landscape. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Hyeong-ja Misty mountains, a beautiful Korea landscape. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Lee Hyeong-ja
  • Complete View of Busan-si©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization, Camelpress Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Camelpress Busan's skyline. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Camelpress
  • Hwaeseong Fortress. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea O Do-yeon Hwaeseong Fortress. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea O Do-yeon
  • Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Park DongChul Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Park DongChul
  • A view of Daedunsan Mountain with Geumgang Suspension Bridge. Photo credit: ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Kim-Jiho A view of Daedunsan Mountain with Geumgang Suspension Bridge. ©Korea Tourism Organization Photo Korea Korea Tourism Organization Kim-Jiho
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