How to avoid traffic jams in Bali when using a private driver?

When planning your route in Google Maps, always select car navigation rather than motorbike — the motorbike route can take you down roads that are surprisingly rough or unsuitable for a car.

Bali private drivers typically know all the major attractions by heart. Just show them the destination on the map and they'll figure out the best route themselves.

Bali has plenty of alternative back roads that bypass the main congested streets. Experienced local drivers use them regularly — traffic is much lighter, though you need to know the area well.