GPT34H (Ferry Chile Chico)
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Section Log, Alerts and Suggestions
Season 2025/26
Season 2024/25
Season 2023/24
Season 2022/23
Season 2021/22
Season 2020/21
Season 2019/20
Season 2018/19
Season 2017/18
- Route description by Kara Davis after Season 2017/18:
Tickets for the ferry, operated by Somarco, from Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez to Chile Chico may be purchased at the docks or online at: http://www.barcazas.cl/barcazas/wp/region-de-aysen/lago-general-carrera/
There is a fantastic waiting area at the dock in Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez with wifi, bathrooms, and a small café. Before you arrive at Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez, check the ferry schedule. Although Somarco has a fairly reliable schedule, it is possible the ferry may not run every day. It takes a little over two hours to cross the lake.
Season 2016/17
Resupply and Accommodation
Resupply and Accommodation in nearby Towns
- Town:Chile Chico is slightly larger than Puerto Ingeniero Ibañez and has more housing and food options. It has two supermarkets and is the better resupply option.
- Puerto Ibanez has some small shops.
Resupply and Accommodation along the Route
Transport to and from Route
2023
Chile Chico - Puerto Ibanez by ferry of RVC https://empresasrvc.cl/rutas-y-tarifas-2/#chile
- Current ferry schedule in high season between December 16 and March 15
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am and 5pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm and 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Tuesday, Thursday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Saturday: 9am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Sunday: 4pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Current ferry schedule in low season
- Monday, Thursday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Tuesday: 8am from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, NORETURN from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Wednesday, Sunday: 4pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 7pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
- Friday: 8am and 5pm from Chile Chico to Puerto Ibanez, 12pm and 8pm from Puerto Ibanez to Chile Chico.
Permits, Entry Fees and Right-of-Way Issues
2023 Rates
- Student free, other adult CLP 2400 https://empresasrvc.cl/rutas-y-tarifas-2/#chile
- Online ticket https://mi.appbusticket.com/ticketsonline/portal/tickets
Links to other Resources
Retired Section Article GPT34H - Lago General Carrera