By the time you finally reach Machu Picchu (at sunrise, no less) on the fifth day, it'll feel less like a wish-list item and more like the natural continuation of a landscape which, after sleeping outdoors and sharing meals with locals, you'll likely feel connected to.
By the time you finally reach Machu Picchu (at sunrise, no less) on the fifth day, it'll feel less like a wish-list item and more like the natural continuation of a landscape which, after sleeping outdoors and sharing meals with locals, you'll likely feel connected to. Enjoy the view from the top, you've earned it.