Luxury Tents vs Yurts: Which Earns Better?

Unthink canvas cabins, think circular spaces built for all seasons.
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Are luxury tents right for your site?

The draw

Safari vibe, open-air feel, simple elegance.

The friction

Canvas wear/tear, 3–12 month lifespan without upgrades, weak insulation, seasonal limits.

What you want

Year-round comfort, faster ROI, modular growth, durable design.

That’s why many tent buyers upgrade to yurts by The Out Factory, hospitality-grade performance with the same magic of nature.

Luxury Tent vs Yurts — at a glance

Install time
1–2 weeks (crew/site prep)
3–5 days
Seasonality
Dry-season use; canvas wears in humidity/snow
All-weather: engineered for heat, rain, snow, wind
Per-key cost
Low upfront, high upkeep
Medium upfront, lower lifecycle cost
Maintenance
Fabric replacements every 2–3 years
Simple: wash fabric/wood every ~6 months
Scalability
Iconic but less modular
Add 6m/8m/10m units quickly
Guest appeal
Safari-chic, but not unique worldwide
Circular skylight moments; highly Instagrammable
Permitting
Often classed as temporary; season-bound
Semi-permanent; easier for year-round resorts
Time-to-revenue
Slower ROI; seasonal limits
Faster ROI; run all year
TOF YURTS

Designed for emotion. Engineered for uptime.

Luxury isn’t fragile canvas — it’s light, silence, and a warm circular flow. Our yurts deliver the glamping magic with a central skylight and insulated calm, letting operators earn in every season.

Yurt with a Cozy reading nook with books, wooden lattice wall, and glowing circular lampCozy yurt bedroom with wooden lattice walls and hanging pendant lightsWooden sunroom with gray chairs overlooking lush garden landscape- A typical luxury yurt interior

Your “tent upgrade,” ready in days

Choose your scale
(single key to micro-resort)

  • TOF20 — 20’ (≈314 ft² / 29 m²): Cozy stay, spa pod, office.

  • TOF24 — 24’ (≈452 ft² / 42 m²): Signature resort key, family glamping, studio.

  • TOF32 — 32’ (≈804 ft² / 75 m²): Luxe suite, lounge, dining, events; mezzanine option.

Small colorful hut with green roof nestled in lush forest clearing

Make it yours!

  • Colors: 25+ fabric colors; 800+ two-tone combos.

  • Openings: Standard uPVC, bay/french options; 1–4 windows by size.

  • Layouts: Ready plans or co-design.

  • Accessories: Dome blind, remote opener, AC frame, electrical plate panels.

Yurt rafters crafted with precision

Hospitality-grade materials, tested worldwide

  • Structure: Ethical Canadian wood; dense lattice, rafters, compression ring.

  • Outer fabric: Architectural PVC-coated polyester; easy-clean; UV resistant.

  • Insulation: Reflective, closed-cell layer for heat and cold.

  • All-weather: Engineered for heat, rain, snow, wind (installed to spec).

  • Warranty: Multi-year TOF warranty (details in contract).

  • Global logistics: Ships in 20’/40’ containers; mfg 4–12 weeks; sea freight 6–12
    weeks; install in 3–5 days.

Case slice: Replacing tents with yurts

An eco-resort in South India replaced aging safari tents with yurts. Guests praised the year-round comfort, while the operator cut downtime and maintenance costs.

Yurt Kit

What you get in a TOF yurt kit

Includes

Wall, roof & dome; manual dome opener; door with frame; 2-4 windows (size-based); reflective insulation; hardware & channels.

Excludes

Platform/flooring, MEP (electrical/plumbing), partitions, furniture.

Frequenty Asked Questions

Q1. Are yurts more durable than tents?

Yes. Yurts are engineered for 10–20+ years of service, unlike canvas tents that require frequent fabric changes.

Q2. How fast can I install?

TOF yurts typically install in 3–5 days once the platform is ready.

Q3. Do I need permits?

It varies. Safari tents are often seasonal; yurts may qualify as semi-permanent structures. Always check with your local authority.

Q4. Are yurts comfortable year-round?

Yes. With insulation and HVAC integration, yurts work in rain, heat, snow, and wind.

Q5. What’s the ROI difference?

Yurts allow year-round bookings, cutting seasonal downtime and improving per-key revenue.

Want to see our yurt? Book a TOF experience center visit. Yurt rafters crafted with precision

What do you want from your yurt?

What do you see yourself doing in your yurt? What are your yurt-aspirations? Wherever in the world you are, we can design your bespoke yurt.

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