Ciftehan Transfer
Door-to-door private transfers to and from Ciftehan, the Taurus spa town in Ulukışla, with onward rides to Adana, Mersin, Niğde and Cappadocia.
Transfer to Ciftehan
Most people searching for a Ciftehan transfer have one thing in mind: the hot springs. Ciftehan is a small town in the Ulukışla district of Niğde province, set in a Taurus mountain valley on the road between Adana and Ulukışla. Its thermal water is the reason it exists as a destination. This page explains how to get there, who comes and why, and where our Ciftehan private transfer service can take you from the town.
A Spa Town in a Mountain Pass
Picture a narrow valley with steep slopes on both sides. A road and a railway run along the bottom. Warm mineral water rises along a fault line and feeds the pools of the town's thermal hotels. That is Ciftehan.
The springs have a long local history. Atatürk visited in 1934, after which work began to open the water to the public, and the first facilities followed in later decades. Today almost everything in town revolves around the spa hotels. Winter is striking here. Cold mountain air, steaming pools. Summer brings cooler evenings than the humid Çukurova plain below.
Who Comes to Ciftehan
The guest list is fairly specific. Many come for a cure, often on a doctor's suggestion for rheumatic complaints. Others escape the coastal heat of Adana and Mersin for a long weekend. Families arrive for the pools.
- Retired couples planning several days of thermal treatment
- Expats visiting home and taking their parents to the spa
- Weekend families from the Adana and Mersin area
- Walkers and photographers drawn to the Taurus valley scenery
Spa guests pack more than you would think. Robes, slippers, medication, clothes for a longer stay. Even a couple benefits from the larger boot of a Premium Sedan or Comfort Class. A family bringing grandparents along will be more comfortable in a VIP Vito with everyone and everything in one vehicle.
Roads Out of the Valley
Ciftehan sits at a useful junction. Head south and the road drops through Pozantı towards Tarsus, Adana and Mersin. Head north and you reach Ulukışla, then Niğde and the Cappadocia side. That makes it easy to pair a few spa days with a city break or a stay among the fairy chimneys.
The trips we arrange most often from here are airport returns, rides to Adana for hospital appointments or family visits, short runs to central Niğde and transfers on to the Mersin coast. For a day with several stops, book the outward leg and the return as separate point-to-point transfers. The return can sit on the same booking using the “Add return” option in the form.
From Hotel Door to Wherever Next
We work door to door, starting at the entrance of your spa hotel. Flying in? The page on our Çukurova Airport to Ciftehan transfer covers the arrival, the climb into the Taurus and how to choose a vehicle.
Our prices are per vehicle, not per person. Choose Ciftehan in the booking form, enter your date and passenger count and you will see the price for each vehicle class. You can view your booking later on the My Reservation page and send a change request there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Ciftehan?
Ciftehan is a town in the Ulukışla district of Niğde province, in central southern Turkey. It lies in a valley of the Taurus Mountains on the road linking Adana with Ulukışla. The town is known for its thermal springs, and most accommodation there is spa hotels. Roads run south to Adana and Mersin and north to Niğde.
Can I book a ride from my spa hotel to a hospital in Adana?
Yes. You can book a point-to-point transfer from Ciftehan to any address in Adana, including hospitals and clinics. Enter your hotel as the pickup and the hospital as the destination. If you need to come back the same day, use the “Add return” option to put the return leg on the same booking. The form shows the price for each vehicle class.
Which vehicle suits elderly passengers best?
For two or three people, a Premium Sedan or Comfort Class is the easiest to get in and out of and gives a calm ride. A larger family travelling with grandparents fits comfortably in a VIP Vito, keeping everyone and the luggage together. If you are staying for a longer cure, consider the extra luggage space when choosing a class.
Can I continue from Ciftehan to Cappadocia?
Yes. Our service area includes Niğde and Nevşehir, so we arrange point-to-point transfers from Ciftehan to hotels on the Cappadocia side for guests who want to follow their spa days with some sightseeing. Select your Cappadocia hotel as the destination in the booking form and the price will appear according to the vehicle class you choose.