Today, we will have the chance to enjoy one of the most spectacular sunrises on the Inca Trail, weather permitting. After breakfast, you'll have a guided tour of Phuyupatamarca. We will then start our way down the long descending stone steps to Wi yay Wayna (2,650m/8,692ft), where we will have lunch. As we near the bottom of the staircase, we will visit the site of Intipata (Terraces of the Sun). This site has beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and was an important agricultural site for Machu Picchu. After Intipata, we will continue to Wi yay Wayna, the archaeological site that is the largest on the Inca Trail besides Machu Picchu. It consists of an impressive complex made up of an agricultural center, with numerous terraces, a religious sector, and an urban sector. This site offers spectacular views over the already narrower Urubamba River valley. After our visit, we will have our last lunch with the porters. Following, it is a tradition on the Inca Trail to have a thanking ceremony for all the hard work the porters and cooks have provided. If you wish, you may leave a tip for them at this time. After we've said goodbye to our team, we will carry on to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will get our first views of Machu Picchu. It takes about an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones in the highland jungle to reach the Sun Gate. From there, it is about another hour down to the site itself. Upon arrival, we'll have a chance to enjoy the sunset and to see views of Machu Picchu without crowds, before taking the bus to your hotel in Aguas Calientes. *Private groups can arrange to camp this evening, instead of staying at a hotel. Hotel: Inti Punku (or similar). Total Distance: 11 km (6.14 miles) Estimated Walking Time: 5.30 hours Maximum Altitude Point: 3,680 m (12,033 ft)